HAWERA SHOW.

Taranaki Daily News, 25 November 1915, Page 6

HAWERA SHOW.

- SOME SPLENDID STOCK. ENTRIES EXCEED EXPECTATIONS, j Yesterday saw the opening of the , 3jhirty-second Annual Show held under the auspices of the Egmont A. and P. Association, at Hawera, and it speaks well for the support accorded the Society by the farmers of Taranaki and the show officials that the second show held i under war conditions should prove so i successful With the scarcity of labor s prevailing it was generaly recognised r that it would be a difficult task for the I farmer to find sufficient time to get his I cattle "up" for the show, and also to spare the time away from his farm to attend, and a falling-ofT in entries was generally expected. The result, however, exceeded expectations for the • failing-off in the principal classes; namely, horses, cattle and sheep was very slight. Pigs showed an increase. The principal falling off was in the dog section, which was poor both in numbers and quality. Stock and horses were not only numerically strong, but they were of excellent quality. That Taranaki can hold its own with any part of the Dominion, especially in Jerseys and Ayrshires, was again exemplified, because, whilst in these classes there was only one outside breeder (Mr. D. Buchanan), the cattle were of an exceptionally high standard. In Holsteins, Mr. W. I. Lovelock was a strong exhibitor '■ and his magnificent animals secured the ';' hulk of the prizes. The competitions produced good.fields'and excellent jumpf . ing. The arrangements for the show '. were on the whole good. Judging was ..- commenced early and proceeded expeditiously in the rings, the various stewards attending to their work methodically and well, though in some cases the awards were rather slow in reaching the press. The committee are to be congratulated on the success that has been achieved, and to this the in- ■ defatigable acting-secretary, Mr. H. A. Lennon, has contributed in no uncertain way, leaving no stone unturned that would contribute to the comfort of visitor or exhibitor. The attendance for the first day was fair, the gloomy weather no doubt keep-' ing a large number away. 3iven favorable weather to-day it is to be r hoped that there will be a big atteiul- ( r ance, for the enterprise of the Society in running'the show on such elaborate lines ; at the present juncture is worthy of ■ recognition by the general public, who . will find much to interest them, for outside the show proper there is much to instruct and amuse, as the trade and machinery displays are more numerous than on previous occasions, whilst the , aide-show men have increased in numbers and some very good turns are provided.

THE OFFICIALS. (President, Mr. L. R. Hamilton; vicepresident, Mr. F. Mills; general committee, Messrs F. Besley, J. McL. Blair, R. A. S. Browne, J. L. Campbell, (P. Gillanders, J. Grant, A. Good, 0. J. Hawken, J. Hunter, R. J. Linn, B. C. Lysaght, R. Morrissey, J. P. J. O'DonneL J. F. Stevenson, A. E. Svmth, S. C. Tonks, A. S. Tonks, F. G. Treweek, T. A. Winks, A. T. Wills, E. Washer, H. Washer, D. J. Willis, W. Willis; treasurer, Mr. F. W. Sutton; actingsecretary, Mr. H. A. Lcnnon.

THE JUDGING. The results of the judging in the various sections completer were as follow:

SHEEP. For the sheep there was an excellent exhibit, but, compared with last year, entries were disappointing. The best feature of the exhibit was the fat sheep, and this w&s due, a pastoralist stated, to the fact: that the season had been particularly favorable to fat sheep. The sheep exhibited in this class were excellent, but there should have been better competition. The class for Lincolns was especially good, and honors were fairly evenly divided by the exhibitors. Mr. W. B. Grant (of Westowa), was the only exhibitor from North Taranaki. and he met with considerable success. Some of the purebred Lincolns shown were very good. Border Leicesters were a comparatively small class, but though quantity was weak, quality was strong. In the catalogue a number of Southdowns from the run of Mr. Jas. Knight, of Feilding, were set down, but at the last moment Mr. Knight was unable to send his sheep, and the show was consequently deprived of an excellent exhibit.

LINCOLNS. 'fudge, Mr- W. Gadsby (Te Kuiti); stewards, Messrs. J. H. Baker, and M.Scott). One ram, any age: G. V. Pearce, 1; fever 18 months and under 30 months: R. Bremer 1, champion and special, P. Bremer 2, G. V. Pearce 3; under 18 months: G. C. Turner 1 and 2. G. V. Pearce 3; two "rams under 18 months: G. V. Pearce 1; one ewe above 18 months with lamb at foot: P. Bremer 1, J. Christoffel Jnr. 2, P. Bremer 3; two ewes above 18 months with lambs at foot: P. Bremer 1, J. Christoffel 2; one ewe, under 18 months: P. Bremer 1, G. V. Pearce 2, G. C. Turner 3 and v.h.c.; two ewes under 18 months: G. V. Pearce 1, P. Bremer 2, C. Christoffel Jnr. 3; two rams, under 18 months, shorn after Sept. 1, 1915: P. Bremer, 1.

BORDER LEICESTER. ' If Judge, Mr. Vt. Gadsby; steward, Mr.

Jas. Hunter)

Cne ram, of any age: Moumahaki Experimental Farm ], champion and 3, G. V. Pearce 2; over 18 months and under 30 months: Moumahaki Experimental Farm 1 and 3, G. V. Pearce 2; under 18 months: Moumahaki Experimental Farm 1 and 3, G. V. Pearce 2; two rams, under 1« months: A. S. Tanks 1 and 2. G. V. Pearce 3; one ewe above eighteen months with lamb at foot: A. S. Tonks 1 and 3, G. V. Pearce 2; two ewes above 18 months, with lambs at foot: A. S. Tonks 1 and 2; one ewe, under 18 months: Moumahaki Experimental Farm 1, G. V. Pearce 2, A. S. Tonics 3; two ewes, under 18 months: Moumahaki Experimental Farm 1 and 2, A. S. Tonks 3; two rams, under ]8 mpnths, shorn after Sept. 1, 19f15: A. S. Tonka 1 and 2. ,

ROMNEY"MARSH. t I Judge, Mr. W. H. Buick (Masterton); stewards, Messrs. A. 'A. Corrigan and ' E. BtBBrell). One ram, any, age: J. Blair 1 and {champion; one jam, over IS months, and wider 30 months: K. Bremer 1, Jno. ■Forbes 2; one ram under 18 months: J. ,31»ir 1 and special, Jno. Forbes 2; two fan*, aadWjlt nqattu: J. Slab- L^bsj

Forbes 2; one ewe above 18 month*, with lamb at foot: J. Blair 1, R. Bremer "2 and 3, W. Willis h.c, Jno. Forbes c; two ewes above IS months with lambs at foot: Jno. Forbes 1 and 2, R. Bremer 3, R. H. Nolan h.c. and c: one ewe under 18 months: J. Blair 1, .Jno. Forbes 2, R. H. Nolan 3; two ewes under 18 months: J. Blair 1, Jno. Forbes 2 and 3; two rams under 18 months, shorn after Sept. 1: R. H. Nolan 1, J. Blair 2, W. Willis

LINCOLN. (Judge, Mr. W. Gadsby; stewards. 'Messrs. J. 11. Baker and W. M. Scott). Three long-woolled ewes with lambs at at foot: W. B. Grant (New Plymouth), 1; throe tong-woolled ewe hoggets, unshorn: \V. B. Grant 1, A. £. Tonks 2; three long-woolled ewe hoggets, shorn as lambs: W. B. Grant 1 and 2.

BORDER LEICESTER. (Judge, Mr. W. Gadsby; steward, Mr. Jas. Hunter). Three long-wooled ewes with lambs at foot: A. 8. Tonks 1 and 2: three longwoolled ewe hoggets, unshorn: A. S. Tonks 1 and 2; three long-woolled ewe .hoggets, shorn as lambs: A. S. Tonks 1 and 2.

ROMNEY MARSH. (Judge, Mr. W. H. Buick; stewards, Messrs. A. A. Corrigan, and E. Buckrell). Three long-woolled ewes, with lambs at foot: R. H. Nolan 1 and 2; three longwoolled ewe hoggets, shorn as lambs: R. H. Nolan 1.

FAT SHEEP. (Judge, Mr. K. Deighton (Marton); stewards, Messrs W. Douglas, L. C. Goodson, and P. M. Harrison). Three fat sheep, under IS months, long wool (shorn): W. B. Grant 1, A. E. and A. Symes 2; three fat sheep, under 18 months, down or short wool (shorn): Frank Besley 1. A. E. and A. Symes 2 and 3; five fat lambs, long wool: W. B. Grant 1; any Down, cross: Frank Besley 1, A. E. and A. Symes 2; three fat wethers, age not to exceed 40 months (shorn): A. E and A. Symes 1 and 2, R. D. Rogers 3; 30 months or under (shorn), best quality:' A. E. and A. Symes 1, Frank Besley 2. R. D. Rogers 3; three fat ewes, age not to exceed 40 months (shorn): A. E. and A. Symes 1 and 2; three fat ewes, any breed, in wool, with crossbred lambs: W. B. Grant 1.

FREEZERS. (Judge, Mr. K. W. Deighton; stewards, Messrs W. Douglas, L. C. Goodson, and!P. M. Harrison). Three sheep (long wool), shorn: A. E. and A. Symes 1 and 2, R. D. Rogers 3; down or short wool, shorn: A. E. and A. Symes 1, 2, and 3; long of short wool, wool and mutton combined, age not to exceed 40 months: A. E. and A. Symes 1, 2 and 3; five lambs (long or short wool), 801bs or under, live weight: Frank Besley 1, James Walker 2 and 3.

HORSES. The horses were an outstanding feature. All the classes were well filled and the animals exhibited were "A good looking lot," as one of the judges expressed it. The ponies made an especially fine showing, while the list hacks, the 13st hacks, and the troop horses made up good classes. The standard of the hacks generally was quite up to last year.

DRAUGHTS. (Judge, Mr. F. Anthony, Waipufcurau; stewards, Messrs A. S. Tonks (chief), J., Blair, J. R. Robertson, and P. Tdeker.)

Brood mare foaled prior to Aug. 1, 1912, visibly in foal, or with foal at foot: J. S. Ough ton's b m Rowena 1. Alex Hastie 2, J. Grant 3; best foai foaled since Aug. 1, 1915: J. D. Mitchell's b m 1, Jas. Grant 2, Alex. Hastie 3; filly or mare foaled since Aug. 1, 1912: J. Paul's br f, by Royal Standard—Trixy 1, J. S. Oughton 2,L. Bremer 3; filly' or mare foaled since Aug. 1, 1!>13: W. Richards' b f Royal Maid 1, T. Perry 2. J. Baldwin 3; fillv foaled since Aug. 1, 1914: J. D. Mitchell's b f 1, Alex.' Hastie 2, J. D. Mitchell 3; gelding foaled since Aug. 1, 1912: Hugh Middleton's in g Major 1, J. W. Johnstone 2; gelding foaled since Aug. 1, 1914: Moore Hunter Estate br by Cmnty King (imp.)— Barley Sugar, 1; best pair of any sex or either sex (mare or gelding), 3-years and over (bona-fide property of one owner): J. S. Oughton 1, Alex. Hastie 2, T. 'Perry 3; best pair mares or fillies, 3-years or over: J. S. Oughton 1, Alex. Hastie 2; gelding foaled prior to Aug. 1, 1912: T. Perry 1 and 2; dry mare foaled prior to Aug. 1, 1912: J. S. Oughton's b m Royal Queen 1, Alex. Hastie 2, T. Perry 3; best pair geldings, 3-years and over: T. Perry's Ben and Glen, 1; best three horse team, 3-years and over: J. S. Oughton's team 1, Alex. Hastie 2, T. Perry 3; best yearling colt, J. D. Mitchell 1, Jas. Grant 2.

THOROUGHBREDS. (Judges, Messrs. Geo. Hunter (Porangahu), and Harold Crowther (Cambridge); stewards, Messrs. H. A ; Foyster, and J. L. Campbell). Brood mare foaled prior to Aug. 1, 1912: J. Bond's c m Miss Penelope 1, and cJiampion, J. Davidson 2, J. Casserley 3; mare, fillv or gelding (foaled since Aug. 1, 1912):' C. H. Washer's eh f Silver Paul 1, Jas. O'Donnell 2; colt, filly, or gelding (foaled since Aug. 1, 1913): H. Spratt's br f l»y Coronet—lnaha 1, H. A. Nodder 2, Chas. Goodson 3; colt, iilly, or gelding (foaled since Aug. 1, 1914): R. Hughes' br e Cynero 1, J. Fryer 2, W. T. Hook 3; brood mare foaled prior to Aug. 1, 1912: J. Davidson's br m Cliedden Park 1, J. Casserley 2, V. S. Bluett 3; best thoroughbred yearling by Husbandman: Geo. F. Clout's b c by Husbandman—The Slave, 1; best thoroughbred yearling by Guianforte: W. T. Hook's bo by Guianforte —Excell 1.

PONIES. Brood mare (13 to 14y 2 hands): Moore Hunter Estate, Ziska, 1; brood mare (under 11 hands): Miss Joan Blair's Skipping Rabbit, 1; pony, marc or gelding (13 to 14 hands): T. J. T. Free's gr g Dandy, 1, A. Schneebelli 2, 11. Masters 3; pony, mare or gelding (12 to under 13 hands): Miss D. Cleaver's ph in Ara« pae 1, Geo. Jackson 2, R. and J. Power 3; pony, mare or gelding (under 13 hands): R, and J. Power's g m Dolly Grey 1. E. Jackson 2: polo pony (mare or gelding): J. D. Mitchell's 1) m Princess 1. G. D. Johnstone 2, P. M. Harrison 3; buggy pony (mare or gelding, not exceeding 14 hands, to be shown in harness or driven): T. J. T. Free's gr g Dandy 1, A. Schneebelli 2, 11. Masters 3; buggy pony (mare or gelding, not exceeding 13 hands, to be shown in harness or driven): Miss D. Cleaver's cli m Arapae 1, Geo. Jackson 2, H. A. Nodder 3.

SADDLE HORSES. (Judges, l Messrs. Geo. Hunter and Harold Crowther; stewards, Messrs. A. T. Wills, Guy Cooper, and J. C. Hobbs).

Roadster or hack (mare or gelding), to bt shown in saddle and horse to be rid-

den up to lost weight: J. O'Donnell's e!i g King Park 1, J. \V. Burke 2, Moore Hunter Estate 3; same, to be ridden up to 13st weight: J. O'Donnell's gr g Grey Star 1, J. Blair 2, J. W. Burke 3; same, to be ridden up to list weight: W. H. Booth's br g Lonely 1, W. Hobson 2, J. Blair 3; weight-carrying cob (mare or gelding), 14.1 to 15 hands, up to 13st: P. 11. Harrison's eh g Waihou 1, W. Hobson 2, S. 0. Snow 3; best troop horse, not exceeding 15.2 hands, and up to 14st weight: R. Burke's b g Cliff 1, W. E. Wilis 2, J. Guy 3: best paced hack, W. H. Booth's b g Lonely 1, S. 0. Snow 2, W. Struthevs 3; best'walking horse: W. H. Booth's b g Lonely 1, S. 0. Snow 2, W. Struthers 3; lady's hack (mare or gelding), in saddle and ridden by a ladv: W. H. Booth's b g Lonely I,'j. O'Do'nnell 2, Jno. McLean 3.

CATTLE. FAT CATTLE. Judge. K. W. Deighton (Marton); Stewards, J. F. Stevenson and J. F. Cowern. There was good competition in these classes and some excellent specimens were exhibited. Prize winners were: One steer, 2 years.—C. IL Lillecrap (Hawera )1, Hugh Middleton (Waverley) 2; three years, H. Middleton 1, A. T. Wills (Hawera) 2, C. H. Lillecrap 2; over three years, R. D. Rogers 1 and 2, 11. Middleton 2; one cow, over three years, H. Middleton 1. T. Bottomley (Normanby) 2, W. M. Winks (Hawera) 3; one heifer, under three years: Moore Hunter Estate (Hawera) I.

FREEZERS. Three steers, C. H. Lillecrap 1 and 2, A. T. Wills 3. SHORTHORNS. Judge, John Lyons (Hastings); Stewards, E. Godfrey and T. Tait. The Moore Hunter Estate were the principal exhibitors, having an uncontested win in cows and also in bulls, with the exception of the yearlings, in which Mr. A. F. Chapman's only entry was successful. On the whole they were a very strong class. Cow calved prior to July ], 1012: Moore Hunter Estate's Nancy Lee 13th 1 and champion, Waihi Violet 30th 2, Burnside Killerley lIT 3; heifer calved since July 1, 1012: Moore Hunter Estate's Waihi Butterfly 17th 1, Duchess of Burnside 40th 2, Burnside Fancy 22nd 3; since July 1, 1013: Moore Hunter Estate's Te Ante Nun 28th 1, Te Aute Buttercup fißth 2, Te Aute Nun 20th 3. Bull calved prior to July, 1912: Moore Hunter Estate's Waterloo 1 and champion and Fancy Knight 2; since July 1, 1012: Moore Hunter Estate's Te Aute Knight 1; since July 1, 1913: Moore Hunter Estate's Katipo 12th 1; since July 1, 1014: A. F. Chapman (Rahotu) 1, Moore Hunter Estate 2 'and 3.

HEREFORD. Judge, John Lyons (Hastings); Steward, S. V. Washer. This section was disappointing, there being only one entry. Bull calved since July 1, 1914: Bailey Bros.' Park Reporter, by Rufus—Amethyst, 1.

HOLSTEIN FRTESIAN. Judge, G. Sievers (Clareville); Stewards, A. Good and Cecil Hawken. The black and whites were not such a strong section as previously, and the judge remarked that the competition was not as good as he had anticipated, considering that Taranaki was eminently suitable for Holsteins. W. I. Lovelock was strongly represented, his cattle being shown in splendid condition, in marked contrast to some of those of other well-known owners. In females the Palmerston North owner practically swept the hoard, securing six first and a championship, Mr. Newton King's two entries being placed second. In bullshonors were more evenly distributed. W. I. Lovelock securing the championship with King of Dominoes, while Newton King, H. V.. Johnston and R. Hughes also secured first. The judge considered that one of the cows shown by Mr. Lovelock showed the finest milk veins he had ever seen.

Cow calved prior to July, 1912: W. I. Lovelock's (Palmerston North) De Kol Hengcrveld Belle IV (imp) by Cola nth .lohanna Lad—De Kol Hengerveld Belle 1 and champion, W. J. Bradford'(Am-oa) Lassie II 2; heifer calved since July 1, 1012: W. I. Lovelock's Ladv Tirania" De Kol 11 by King Scgis Wild Rose Homestead—Lady Tirania De Kol 1, Newton King's Bounty Maid Segis 2, H. E. Johnson's (Tokaora) Pearl's Alcartra 3; heifer calved since July 1, 1913: W. I. Lovelocks's Friesland Park Priucess Vola by King of Dominoes—Princess Van Cleeve 1, Newton King's Alcartra Rose De Ko! 2; since July, 1913 (dry): W. I. Lovelock's Friesland Park Colantha Cadillac by King of Dominoes— Duteliland Colantha Cadillac 1; since July, 1014: W. I. Lovelock's Nancy Lee of Friesland Park by Colantha Sir Winana—Nancy Lee of C'liffside 1 and Lady Segis Van Cleeve 2; best pen two Holstein heifers: W. I. Lovelock's Nancy Lee of Friesland Park and Lady Segis Van Cleeve 1.

Bull calved prior to Inly 1, 1912: W. I. Lovelock's King of Dominoes by King Segis Wild Rose Homestead —Dominoe's Dutcliland Belle 1 and champion, Newton Kino's King Fayne Segis II 2; since July 1, 1912: 11. E. Johnstone's (Tokaora) King Rose de Kol by King Fayne Segis 11—Morning Rose 1. W. T. Lovelock's Friesland Korndyke Segis 2; since July 1, 1913: Newton King's Alcartra Pauline by King of Alcartra Rose de Kol—Nazlc Pauline Johanna IV 1, W. I. Lovelock's Friesland Park de Bonte 2, W. J. Bradford's (Auroa) Auroa Laddie 3; since July ,1, 1914: R. J. Hughes' (Manaia) Ashleaf Netherlands Chief 1, W. I. Lovelock's Medbury Prince 2 and Dominoe Van Korndyke 3; two years and upwards, owned by exhibitor residing within 35 miles of Hawera: H. E, Johnstone's (Takaora) King Rosp De Kol by King Fayne Segis 11—Morning Rose 1, \V. J. Bradford's Auroa Laddie 2.

AYRSHIRE. Judge, J. 0. Parker (Hastings); Stewards, N. C. Young and P. E. Cressy. This was again a strong section, and some typical animals were submitted. With the exception of Olson Bros., Egmoot Village, practically every Tarauaki breeder hart animals penned. Mr. 1). Buchanan, of Tiakitahnna, also made the trip and succeeded in gaining two first prizes. Mr. F. Mills, of Tokaora. was most successful, securing the championship with his well-known cow Lottie of Waipapu, who also showed the best milk development. He also obtained reserve champion. W. Hall's Little Jim added another championship to his list and also a special. Reserve championship was annexed by H. E. Raweliffc's Prince of Pinefield. P. Bremer (Matapu) and H. E. Johnstone (Takaora) also gained red ribands Cow calved prior to July 1, 1012: F. Mills' (Tokaora) Lottie of Waipapa 1 and champion and special for milk vessel, F. Mills' Addie II 2 and reserve, P. Bremer's (Matapu) Poppy of Auroa 3; heifer ealved since Jul* l.'lfUS: F. Mills'

Bonny La=s of Waipapa 1, P. Bremer's Armadale Norah 2; since July 1, 19)3: F. Mills' Ada of Waipapa 1, F. Mills 2, F. W. Wilkie (Hawera) 3; since July 1, 1913 (dry): P. Bremer's Tiny of Woodlands l", F. Mills 2; since July 1, 1014: David Buchanan (Tiakilahuna) Bessie of Kden Park 1 and Lisbeth of Eden Park 2, W. Hall's (Lcpperton) Fair Maid of Edeudale 3, H. F. Kawcliffe (Auroa) v.h.c, P. Bremer's Lady Brown h.c, F. Mills' Margarita 111 c.; best pen of two heifers: D. Buchanan 1, W. Hall 2, F. Mills 3. Bull calved prior to July 1, 1012: W. Hall'* Little Jim by Young Bruce—Bessy 1 and champion and special, F. Mills' Vic of Glcngariff 2, C. H. Looney's '(Opunake) Prince Janies of Opunake 3; since July I, 1012: H. E. RawclilTe's Prince of Pineficld 1 and reserve, W. Hall's Baron of Edeudale 2, G. M. Brown (Ngaerc) White King of Glenora 3; since July 1, 1013: F. Mills' Bonny Lad of Waipapa 1, Jas. Pentelow's (Awatuna) Dainty of T.eeston Grange 2, P. Bremer's Silver King 3; since Julv ], 1914: 11. Buchanan's Mattha of Eden Park 1 and Dandv Lad of Eden Park 2, 11. E. Rawclill'e 3. G. M. Brown v.h.c; bull, Iwo years ami upward, owned by exhibitor residing within 3:'5 miles from Hawera: H. E. R.iwclifl'c's Prince of Pinefield 1, F. Mills' Bonny Lad of Waipapa 2.

JERSEYS. Judp, E. Eagle, junr, (Carterton); Stewards, Messrs J. B. Murdoch, C. R. Stannard and Blair Robertson. Turanaki's claim to be the home of the Jersey was evidenced by the strong entries in this section. Competition was very keen, a special feature being the fact that not one animal hailed from outside Taranaki, every part of which had its representative. In aged cows there were seven entries, R. J. Linn annexing the championship with Vesta's Campanile, the reserve being A. and J. O'Donnell's Queen Rainbow. John Nicolson provided the three-year and two-year-old winners, while, in a very strong class of eleven yearlings, Wren Bros.' Molina's Gypsy projfwl just good enough to beat G. A. Hadler's Agatha of Mcadowbrook, which, had been adjudged champion at both Palmerston North and Wanganui. The judge remarked that there was very little to spare between the two. R. j, Linn, with two nice heifers, won the Jersey Cattle-breeders' Association's trophy for the third year in succession, and it now becomes his property. R. J. Linn's grand bull Lord Twylish added another championship to his laurels, although the judge remarked that he is getting on the old side for the show ring. Wren Bros.' Molina's General had to be content with reserve. A. A. Ward's (Miro) Admiral of Puketapu and P. J. Petersen's (Midhirst) Let Them All Come also gained winning honors. Cow calved prior to July ], 1912: R. J. Linn (Normanby) Vesta's Campanile by Melia Ann's Sultan—Vesta 1 and champion, A. and J. O'Donnell's (Inaha) Queen Rainbow by Rainbow — Queen Marjorie 111 2 and reserve, J. Nicolson's (Hawera) Knight's Queen 3, A. and J. O'Donnell's Bilberry 10th v.h.c, R.J. Linn's Belvedere Rose h.c. The speeial prize for most points in milk vessel was won by R. J- Linn's Belvedere Rose 43 points, A. and J. O'Donnell's Queen .Rainbow 40 points heine second.Heifer calved since July I. ]!U2: Jas. Nicolson's Lady Binnie by The SquireCherry Blossom 1, A. A. Ward's (Miro) Miro Meadow Buttercup by K.C.B.— Waitui 2, R. J. Linn's Sultan Clematis 3; since July 1, 1013: John Nicolson, junr.'s Miss French by K Sec sth—La Petite 1, A. A. Ward's Miro Meadow's Duchess 2, P. J. Petersen's (Midhirst) Ivonuale's Ladv Denbigh 3; since July 1, 1913 (dry):* R. J. Linn's Mountain View's Velvet by Mabel's Dairyman— Sweet Velvet 1;' since July }', 1S14: Wren Bros.' (Tokaora) Molina's Gypsy bv Molina's General— Twvlish's Staid of All Work 1, G. A. Hadler's (Normanby) Agatha of Meadowbrook 2, John Nicolson's Holly Bank Bilberry 3; pen of two heifers calved since July 1, 1914: R, J. Linn's Mountain View's Rose and Miss Pctnne 1, Ranford Bros.' Rosette of Willowbank and Betty of Wilfowbank 2; best two females in milk entered in New Zealand Jersey Herd Book, to have calved within twelve months of the date of the show: R. J. Linn's Belvedere Rose and Vesta's Campanile 1, A. and J. O'Donnell's Bilberry 10th and Queen Rainbow 2, John Nicolson's Knight's Queen and Lady Binnie 3. Bull calved prior to July 1, 1912: R. J. Linn's Lord Twylish by Raleigh— Twylish 1 ""and champion, Wren Bros.' Molina's General bv Noble of Oaklands H.C—F.S.H.C. 2 and reserve; since July I, 3912: A. A. Ward's Admiral of Puketapu by Commander—Rewa Freesia 1, Renford Bros. (Stratford) Nestor of Willowbank 2; since July 1, 1913: P. J. Petersen's Let Them All Come by Sunbeam's Monarch—lvondale's Rose 1, Jas. Nicolson's Holly Bank Prince 2; since July 1, 1914: R. J. Linn's Stylish Twylish by Lord Twylish—Gould's Bilberry V 1, J. Pettigrew (Pihama)' Jerseydale's Larrikin 2, C. W. Rnebe (Westown) Protection of Meadow Brown 3, A. A. Ward's Miro Meadow Bob v.h.c.: two years and upwards, owned by exhibitor residing within 35 miles of Hawera: R. J. Linn's Lord Twylish 1, Wren Bros.' Molina's General. 2, A. A. Ward's Admiral of Puketapu 3.

GRADE JERSEYS. Cow 27 months and upwards: H. Hodge (Alton) Luxton 1, R. Morrisey's Jersey Lily 2, J. B. Laurenson ,'1; heifer 15 months and under 27 months: R. J. Linn's Gift 1 and Gem 2, J. Pill (Hawera) Queenie 3; under IS months: P. J. Petersen's Buttermaid 1, Jas. Nieolson (Kaupokonui) Butterfly 2 and Lady Mary 3.

SHORTHORNS SUITABLE FOR DAIRYING. Judge, E. Reynolds (Cambridge); Steward, E. A. Washer. There were few in number, but some good types .were shown. Cow calved prior to July 1, 1012: H. E. Johnstone (Tokaora) 'Shamrock 1, Moore Hunter Estate 2, H. Hodge (Alton) ;•; heifer calved since July 1, lm.'i: Mrs. K. IJavwan! (Hawera) Tansy I; since July 1, 1013 (dry): Cico. Appleyard (Tlawera) 1. H. Hodge's (Alton) Princess secured special prize for cow showing most points in milk vessel. Bull, yearling: A. V. Chapman (Rahotui by Carpet Duke—Mademoiselle II 1. DAIRY COW COMPETITIONS.

There were nine competitors in each of the classes for the championship but-ter-fat competition and for the best eow for supply a cheese factory. In the former points were awarded for quantity of milk and butter-fat produced during four days under the supervision of the stewards. One-tenth point was awarded for every lb of milk produced in the four days, and twenty-five points for every lb of butter-fat. in the latter both butter-fat and casein were taken into consideration. The competition was under the supervision of the dairy staff, who have had charge of it since its ineention. The same cows comneted in

each class, and it is worthy of note for those who advocate the, claims of the special cheese factory cow that all the cows, with the exception of the third and fourth, that received places occupy the same positions in each competition. This butter-fat championship is a very popular one, both with the public and committee. The latter award tig prize money and take very great care of the animals, while the former are very interested in the results. Among the competitors were three previous prize winners and one of them, an Ayrshire-Jersey cross owned by F. Mills, of Tokaora, scored again with a higher record than her previous one, which was a record for the competition. The second cow, owned by R. Morrissey, was a good type of grade Jersey, which the Hawera owner purchased out of the saleyards at Opunake. Champion Butter-fat Competition, first prize £l2 12s, second. £7, third £2 2s.—

DAIRY PRODUCE. Judges, Dairy Commissioners. Since the inauguration of the winter shows, at which the exhibition of dairy produce is made a specialty, there lias not been very much competition in these classes at the spring shows. Yesterday's benching, therefore, shows a distinct improvement in this respect, there being eighteen entries in the two classes for dairy factories. Only six entries were from Taranaki factories. On the whole, remarked the judge, the quality of the exhibits was good. Detailed points were not awarded. The competition in the home-made butter was also very keen. Results:— . Not less than 50 lbs suitable for export, to be sent to the Patea Store on or before November 1; first prize Egraont A. and P. Association's trophy value £2O, to bo won,three times, also £3 3s to maker and £2 2s second: Moa Farmers' Dairy Company (W. M. Ross) 1, Rata Co-op. Dairy Company (Leslie Campbell) 2. | Not less than 56 lbs of butter, suitable for. export, to be delivered to secretary not later than November 13; first £3 3s, second £2 2s: Awa'huri Dairy Company (C. H. Cleaver) 1, Moa Farmers' Dairy Company (W. M. Ross) 2. 3 lbs separator butter: Mrs. C. A. Clarke 1, Mrs. H. West 2. • 3 lbs non-separator butter: Mrs. C. F. Rainie 1, Mrs. C. A. Clarke 2.

MILK TESTING. In this competition, open to secondary school pupils, there were eleven competitors. The result was: Roderick Syme 1, Horace Foy 2, Raymond Sedwn 3, Gordon Wills v.h.c.

PIGS.* (Judge, R. Perrett (Sanson); stewards, C. W. Curtis, and Geo. Castle). Evidently the higher price now being paid is causing farmers to realise more the value of pigs as a by-product, and is causing more attention to be paid to this profitable side line, for yesterday a record entry was penned. They were numerically strong, but the quality was good. In the opinion of competent judges it was questioned whether some oE the exhibits could be equalled anywhere.

BERKSHIRE. Twelve months and over, boar: S. W. Grindlay (Otakeho), 1; sow: Symons Bros (Pungarehu), Carnival Queen'l and champion, and Belgium Queen 3, F. Mills (Tokaora) 2, C. H. Washer (Inaha) v.h.c; under 12 months, boar: J. Paul, 1; sow: C. IT. Washer I,'F. Mills 2; under six months, boar: P. Bremer (Matapu) 1, C. H. Washer 2; sow: Symons Bros 1 and 2, J. Paul 3.

YORKSHIRE. Under twelve months, boa-r: W. J. Nicholson (Hawera), 1; sow: W. J. Nicholson 1, J. G. Willis (Inaha) 2; sow, under six months: J. G. Willis 1 and 2. TAMWORTH. Twelve months and over, boar: J. C. Fox (Rongotea) 1, J. G. Willis 2; sow: J. G. Willis 1 and 2; under six months, boar: J. G. Willis 1; sow: J. G. Fox 1. J. G. Willis 2.

GENERAL. Two pigs for bacon factory purposes: P. Mills 1, F. Wilton (Ararata) 2, C. Mc Glade ('Hawera) 3. Three porkers suitable for freezing: G. H. Walker 1, G. Applcyard 2/ Sow and litter: J. Pill, Windsor Primrose 1, P. Mills 2, W. J. Nicholson 3,

HONEY. (Judge, H. W. Warcup). There were not many exhibitors in the honey classes, due probably to the fact that owing to the great demand last season beekeepers had not reserved any for show purposes. The judge remarked that the quality was excellent, the samples of wax reflecting great credit on the exhibitors. Results:— Sample honey, liquid: C. P. Eainie 1 and 2, Airs. P. W. Locker 3; granulated: Ceo. Taylor 1 and 2. Wax: Geo. Taylor 1, 0. P. Rainle 2.

COMPETITIONS. An interesting feature of the show is the competitions, particularly the jumping. The ring events yesterday drew big fields, and some fine jumping and horsemanship was witnessed. The Hunting competition for E. R. Hastie's Cup of 20 guineas drew twenty competitors, and was won by last year's winner. J. Bryee (Feikling), who thus becomes the owner of the handsome trophy. The results of yesterday's competition were:— Driving Competition—Alex. Mitchell. 1; J. W. Burke, 2; Miss Angus, 3. Maiden Hunters' Competition.—C. H. Washer's blk g Karemoi, 1; Don Sutherland, 2, A special prize for the best rider was won by A. Mitchell. Sixteen entries. 'Pony Leaping Competition.—'Paterson Bros' Flora, 1; Paterson Bros', 2; J. D. Mitchell 3. A special prize for the best rider went to C. Paterson (Kaouni)..

while Miss Dorothy Cleaver won the special prize for the best girl rider. Hunting Competition. ' First prize £-0 and speeial cup valued -0 guineas; 2nd., £7; 3rd., £3.— J. J. Brvco (I'eliding), Twilight, 1; Jno. McLean, 2; W, 11. Booth, 3. Pony Leaping Competition.—Paterson Bros' Flora, 1; E. P. Symcs, 2; Jas. Campbell, 3. A special prize for the best rider was won by C. Paterson.

MACHINERY EXHIBITS. In these days of scarcity of manual labor agriculturists naturally turn to machinery to enable them to adequately cope with the various duties of the farm. They will find much to interest them at the Hawera show, where there is a fine and varied display of machinery and implements of every description. In this section there is an increased entry. Among those exhibiting may be noticed

NEWTON KING. Owing to his staff having been depleted because of so many enlistments, and also because the energies of the remaining staff have been fully taxed in supplying the extraordinary demand for labor-saving appliances from farmers, Newton King has departed from his usual practice of making an elaborate and extensive display. Instead, he is displaying a few easily-handled leading lines. Formost among these may be mentioned the Studebaker cars, and what a pleasing effect they present with their graceful lines, their quiet suggestion of power and strength, the many detailed improvements and complete equipment. The form is also shown of the latest soven-seutcr six-cylinder Hudson, a splendid specimen of excellent workmanship. The new car Dodge, which has taken America by storm, is also on exhibition. Lister Engines, which can be used wherever power is required on the farm, but arc principally noted in connection with Lister Shearing Machines. Ridd Milking Machines are displayed in varying sizes. Adriance Mowers, with their exclusive features should appeal to anyone who has hay to cut.'

N.Z. LOAN AND MERCANTILE CO., LTD. In a marquee on the stand of five New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd., is fitted up a milking machin?, which, although placed on the market for the first time this year, has come to the front in a marvellous manner. This is the Auto, the production of a local farmer, who, besides possessing considerably mechanical knowledge, has been a successful dairy farmer in the Matapu district for many years. The Auto (an abbreviation of Automatic), is remarkable because of its simplicity. It is a fast, clean milker, particularly well made, the materials used being only of the best. The plant shown in motion in the marquee must command the attention of those who have acknowledge of the subject. The motive power is the well-known Lister Engine, which drives one double and two single pulsators, also a milk elevator which is used to "convey the milk from the shed to the milk stand. It should-well repay those interested in the dairying industry to pay a visit to the stand, and see a demonstration of this up-to-c\ac plant. The Company is also well to the fore with an exihibit of farming machinery, including a couple, of Farmers' Favorite nine coulter drills, complete with two gear cases, turnip and rape box, star feed, etc., also AValter A. Woods' Admiral grass mower and self dump hay rake, and Detroit disc harrows.

WAL'DTE AND SMITH'S MOTORS. This progressive New Plymouth firm are exhibiting two Ift] fi models of the Oaklands Car, of which they have the sole agem-v. Noticeable features of this car are its beautiful appearance, which is added to by the pointed radiator, and also its power unit. The oar is equipped with electric light, self-starter, and engine tyre pump. It is a most economical car, being light, on benzine and tyres, and as such should appeal to all.

PARMER'S CO-OPERATIV « ORGANISATION. . The Farmers' Co-operative Organisation Society, of Hawera, Eltham and Opunake have a very comprehensive display of everything requisite for the farm. It includes all machinery necessary for the farm or station, and embraces a Wolselcy engine, which is seen in action driving a Wolselcy Sheep-Shear-ing Machine, and also a Wolseley Separator. An Imperial Fertiliser Distributor for sowing basic slag is worth inspecting. It has special features, one of which is the handiness with which it can negotiate narrow gate ways, for although it sows over Sft. Tine and tripod harrows, Planet Jr. implements, etc., complete a fine exhibit. In a large marquee are displayed samples of the large stocks of seeds, grain, manures and sundries that the firm carry. Recognising that the motor car is a modern necessity with the progressive farmer, the Organisation has secured the agency of several up-to-date ears, -and is showing the IIIIG Hupmobile. This car speaks for itself, being economical, reliable, and all that is required. The Maxwell car, 1916 model, appears to be the ideal farmer's car, its moderate price with full equipment proving almost irresistible.

lbs milk T( ?st lbs fat pts. F. Mills 233.5 5.0 11.67 315.10 R. Morissey .. 105.0 !i.4 10.53 282.75 J. S. T. Short 1.83.3 5.0 10.20 274.83 B. Duffill, iunr. 24-2.4 4.0 9.0!) 206.49 Jas. Pill 212.1 4.4 9.33 254.40 J. S. T. Short 185.3 4.8 8.89 240.78 J. B. Laurenson 14S.2 CO 8.89 237.07 T. Bottomley . 223.4 3.5 7.81 217.59 Moore • Hunter 108.2 3.8 G.39 176.5 Best Cow for Supplying Cheese Factory, first £o os i, second £2 2s.— .9 ±& 1 o H ci F. Mills 233.:-) 2.0 0.07 17.74 H. Morissey ... 1!)3.0 2.(1 o.fid 10.18 B. Duffill,' junr. 242.4 .2.0 0.30 15.99 •J. S. T. Short 183:3 2.8 5.13 15.39 Jas. Pill 212.1 2.8 5.93 15.26 J. S. T. Short 185.3 2.9 5.37 14.20 J. B. Laurensen 148.2 3.2 4.74 13.63 T. Bottomley .. 223.4 2.4 5.30 13.17 Jloorn-llnuter . 108.2 2.7 4.54 10.93