STRATFORD SHOW

Taranaki Daily News, 2 December 1915, Page 3

STRATFORD SHOW

AN OUTSTANDING SUCCESS. . SPLENDID ENTRIES AND GOOD ORGANISATION OFFICIALS. Judges.—Thoroughbred and harness horses: F. Evans, Masterton; F. B. Donnelly, Waipukurau. Draught horses: A. .Alexander, New Plymouth. Jersey Cattle: E. D. McLennan, Papakura. Ayrshire Cattle: G. Carter, Porirua. Ilolstein Cattle: C. T. Barriball, Waiuku. Fat Cattle: 0. Hawken, Hawera. Sheep: C. J. Hawken, Mokoia. Pigs: G. Castle, Hawera. Fat Pigs: J. Burke, Eltliam. Home industries: F. A. Cramer, Stratford. Piekles and preserves: Mrs. Alex. Alexander, New Plymouth. Sewing and fancy work: Miss 11. E. Lewis, New Plymouth. Art section: Miss H. E. Lewis, New Plymouth. Poultry: S. Johnston, Palmerston North. Dogs: S. Johnston, Palmerston North. Dogs, working: B. Boyle, Te Wej-a. One day test: N. Fulton, New Plymouth. The members of the Stratford A. and P. Society are to be congratulated on the success that attended the opening day of the sixth annual show yesterday, a success that is thoroughly deserved, because ever since the inauguration of the Society the committee has shown that it was out for progress and would leave 110 stone unturned to carry out its ideal of making Stratford the premier dairy show of the district, and this it is rapidly becoming. A very enthusiastic committee was elected for the opening show, and that enthusiasm has, contrary to the usual custom, not been allowed to die out, bu£ has year by .year been augmented. By progressive methods in catering for the comfort and convenience of exhibitors and public alike the function has become very popular. The Stratford Show lias one advantage in that it covers a wide scope, and, by catering for all classes, the Society has made a host of friends. Exhibitors speak in high terms of the attention that both they and their stock receive at the hands of the committee, the plentiful amount of green feed available in the Society's own paddocks meeting with general favor among owners of pedigree cattle, who are able to enter their beasts with the knowledge that they will have every attention. As was only to be expected under the unusual conditions prevailing this year, entries are not quite up J last year's mark in numbers, but tin msiderably exceeded expectations and the grand parade to-day should be well worth witnessing.

Cattle predominate, and it is questionable if anywhere a finer collection of dairy cattle could be viewed. It is interesting to note, too, that, save in the Holsteins, all the cattle are owned in Taranalti. Jerseys are the strongest numerically, and attracted considerable interest. TKe judge had a very difficult task in making his awards, particularly in the yearling, sections. A feature was the class for butter-fat, this bringing into" comparison both the utility and show ring classes. R. J. Linn's Belvedere Rose scored the championship in both classes, Polliek's Belvedere Bilberry V being reserve. Vesta's Campanile, which won the championship at Hawera, was placed third. The wonderful old bull Lord Twylish again scored the championship, the judge remarking that he shows great type and remarkable vigor for his age. In grade Jerseys the judge was pleased with what were shown, but considered that they might have been represented stronger. Ayrshires as a whole were very good, the champions being fit for any show. Again was the Hawera decision reversed, F. Mill's Bonnie Lad, a two-year-old, defeating Little Jim, the" Hawera champion. In Holsteins competition was between the two leading breeders of the Dominion, viz., Messrs W. I. Lovelock and Newton King. The former won both championships, while Mr. Newton King, with two entries, obtained two firsts.

The horse classes are not filled over well, though the quality is all that can be desired. The competitions were very interesting, some fine jumping and riding being witnessed, particularly in ithe ladies' jumping, Miss Cleaver, who rode six of the seven entrants, evoking applause by her brilliant equestrianism. Sheep were, numerically, a disappointment, though some good quality was shown. Pigs were shown in bigger numbers than previously, though there is still room for more interest being shown in this valuable side line. That pigs can be well "done" in Taranaki was evidenced from the samples exhibited. Dogs were quite up to Stratford's high stanrta'rd, exhibits, being benched from all over the Island. Home industries, also, were good, the ladies evincing keen interest in this section. In dairy produce, save in the homemade butter, there was poor competition, and the Society would do well to consider eliminating the factory classes from the schedule. Fowls, too, were not benched as strongly as could be desired. The organisation throughout was excellent, everything working witli the precision of clockwork, due to having the right men in the right places. Mr. R. Masters, as president, kept keen eye on the whole machinery, while the secretary, Mr. A. 1). Stanley, and his coadjutor, Mr. S. Wood, handled the onerous duties of their department with ease and precision. Mr. W. T. Kirkwood made an ideal press steward, and too much praise cannot be given to the willing messengers who kept the press-room well supplied with the results of the judging, which commenced early and was carried on expeditiously. There are numerous machinery exhibits and side shows, some of the latter being much above the average. The catering is in the capable hands of Dustins, Ltd., Mr. F. Whittle having the publican's booth.

For the opening day yesterday the weather remained fine, and the attendance was fair. With the .special train facilities there should be a record gathering to-day. The coinpotit'-ins this afternoon will include the watur jump, which should be particularly interesting. The grand parade of stock and horses—as well as Stratford's uwn innovation, the dog parade—will serve to give the most casual visitor some idea of the importance of the show.

HORSES. THOROUGHBREDS. Mare in foal or with foal at foot: J. Bond's (New Plymouth) Miss Penelope 1; colt, from August 1, 1914: C. Ruseoe's (Stratford) Lord V'ormhy 1; filly, from August 1, 1914: K. E. Laurent's brown filly 1.,

CARRIAGE HORSES, HACKS, AND HUNTERS. Mare, 15.2 hands and over (other than thoroughbred), visibly in foal or with foal at foot: J. Bond's (New Plymouth) Flare 1, R. Mounsey 2, W. H. Rowe 3; filly or gelding, from August 1, 1312: R. Mounsey's (Stratford) Ginger 1, A. F. Cuff 2, D. P. F. Malone 3; filly or gelding, from August 1, 1913: R. Mounsey's Oay filly 1; colt, filly, or gelding, from August 1, 1914: G. W, Pratt's (Stratford) Lady Joubert 1, Miss Bella Paul 2. PONIES. Pony, under 11 hands, to he ridden by boy or girl under 12 years old: E. Jackson's (Stratford) Joy Bells 1; pony, under 12.2 hands, to be ridden by boy or girl under 14 years old, G. Jackson's (Normanby) Toby 1, Miss Dorothy Cleaver 2; pony, 14 hands or under, to be ridden, J. Knowles' (Tariki) Barney 1, H. Masters 2, Master Sid Cathro 3. DRAUGHTS. Mare, visibly in foal or with foal at foot: T. Perry (Maugatoki) 1, A. 11. Hugget 2; best dry mare: J. Paul's (Stratford) Baethangie Lily 1, Thos. Perry 2-, gelding, four years or over: Thos. Perry's (Manga'toki) Glen 1, Thos. Perry 2; gelding, from August. !, 19)2: L. Robinson's (Tariki) Bay Prince 1; filly, from August 1. 1012: J. Paul's (Stratford) Baethangie Lily 1; colt, from August 1, 1!)13: J. Grant's (Hawera) Martin' Black 1; filly, from August 1, 1!)13: Wm. Richards' .(Cardiff) Royal Maid 1, Thos. Perry 2 and 3; colt or gelding, from August 1, 1914: J. D. Mitchell's (Manaia) General Botha 1, J. S. Barron 2, Thos. Perry 3; filly, from August 1, 1014: J. D. Mitchell's' (Manaia) Lady Botha 1; pair of heavy draught horses: Thos. Perry's Ben and Glen ). A special prize for the best two-year-old trotting stallion was awarded to J. Bradford's (Awatuna) Albatross. SHEEP.

Lineolns. —Ewe, over 18 months, with lamb at foot: J. C'hristoll'el (Ngaere) 1 and 2. Ewe, under IS months: J. Chriatoft'el 1, 2 and 3. Roniney Marsh.—Ram, over 18 months: J. Blair (Hawera) 1 and champion. Ram, under 18 months: J. Blair 1 and 2. Two rams, under 18 months: J. Blair 1. Ewe, over 18 months: J. Blair 1, champion and 2. Two ewes, with lambs at foot: J. Blair 1. Two ewes, under 18 months: J. Blair 1. Ewe, under 18 months: J. Blair 1. Two ewes, under 18 months: J. Blair 1. Two ewes, fourtooth or over, with lambs at foot: J. Blair 1,

Special of any breed. —Best pen of 'three fat lambs (any breed), bred by exhibitor: J. Blair 1.

Freezers.—Pen of three best freezers, wethers: E. Marfell (Toko) 1, R. Binnie 2, J. Lucena 3. Pen of three best freezers, ewes: E. Marfell 1, R. Binilie 2. Pen of three freezers (longwool cross), wethers: E. Marfell 1, J, Lucena •>

Fat sheep.—Pen of three wethers, any age: R. D. Rogers 1 (Wanganui) 1 and 2, A. F. Cuff 3. Pen of three fat ewes, any age: J. Forbes (Normanby) 1, E. Marfell 2, C. Bayly 3. Pen of three fat lambs, suitable for freezing: J. Blair 1, C. Bayly 2. English Leieesters. —Ewe over 18 months, with lamb at foot: F. Hoskin (Sentry Hill) 1, champion and 2. Ewe under 18 months: 1 ? . Hoskin 1 and 2. Two ewes under 18 months: F. Hoskin 1. Ram over 18 months: F. Hoskin 1 and champion. Ram under 18 months: F. Hoskin 1 and 2.

POULTRY, Game, Old English, cock or cockerel: S. Campbell 1, 2, 3, and special for best colored bird in show; lien or pullet: S. Campbell 1. Houdan, cock: Stewart and Landsperg (Normanby) 1; hen: Stewart and Landsperg 1; cockerel:-Stewart and Landsperg 1, Orphington, black, cock: W. Scott (New Plymouth) ], Stewart and Landsperg 2; hen: Stewart and Landsperg Ist and special for best black bird in sliow, W. Scott 2, H. Ward- (New Plymouth) 3; cockerel: W. Scott 1, Stewart.and Landsperg 2: pullet: Stewart and Landsperg 1, W. Scott 2; white, hen: Stewart and Landsperg 1 and special for lsest laying bird in show. Wyandotte, golden, cock: E. Sowerby (Hawera) 1, J. Urlick (Hawera) 2, W. Hall (Lepperton) 3; lien: W. Parker (Lepperton) 1, ,T. Urlick 2, W. Hall 3; cockerel: W. Hall 1; pullet: W. Hall 1, W. Parker 2; silver, cock: W. Hall 1, J. Urlick 2; hen: W. Hall 2 ami specials for best all round feather bird and best heavy strain, J. Urlick 2: white, cock: .f. Urlick 1; lien: J. Urlick 1.

Partridge, cock: W. Hall 1, J. Urlick 2; lien: .1. Urlick 1, W. Hall 2..

Plymouth Rock, white, cock: Stewart and Landsperg 1, W. Hall 2; hen: A. P. Lister (New Plymouth), 1 and special for best white bird in the show: J. Urlick 2; cockerel: Stewart and Landsperg 1. Rhode Island Red, cock: J. Urlick 1; hen: ,T. Urlick 1.

Leghorn, white, cock: J. Urlick 1; hen: Stewart and Landsperg 1, ■J. Urlick 2. American cock: Stewart and Landsnerg 1 and 3, P. Sowerby 2; hen: P. Sowerby 1 and special for best bird, light strain: A. P. Lister 2, J. Urlick 3; cockerel: P. Sowerby 1; pullet: A. Lister 1; brown cock: Stewart and Landsperg 1; hen: S. Teed (New Plymouth) 1. Stewart and Landsperg 2; cockerel: Stewart and Landsperg 1; pullet: Stewart and Landsperg I.

Minorca, black, hen: Stewart a:ul Landsperg 1 and 2. DUCKS. Indian Runner, duck: Stewart and Landsperg 1: dr>, e: Stewart and Landsperg 1 and 2. Selling class, any variety, cock or cockerel: Stewart and Landsperg 1: hen or ipullet: Stewart and Landsperg 1. Selling ; lass, duck: Stewart and Landsperg 1. CATS. Persian: A. H. Masters 1. PIGS. Berkshire. —Boar, over one year: John Gibson (Stratford) 1, R. Mounsey (Stratford) 2. Under one year: John Gibson 1 and champion and 3, John Paul (Stratford) 2. Under six months: P. Mouusey 2. Sow, over one year: John Gibson 1 and champion and 3, John Pattinson (Stratford! 2. Under one year: W. H. Rutledge (Midliirst) 1. W Rutled.ee 2. Under six mouths: J. Paul 1, R. "Mounsey 2, J. I'attinsou 3. Sow wiih litter of pigs: R. Mounsey 1. Any other variety purebred pig.—Boar under one year: J. G. Willis (Inaha) 1. Under six months: W. V. ITosking 1. Sow under one year: J. G. Willis 1. Under six months: W. V. Hosking 1, C'. Jago 2 and 3. Pig between 00 and 100 lb, to be judged on condition: R. Mounsey 1, W. 11. Rutledge 2 and 3.

Best two baconers, any breed: \V. II Rntledgc 1 and 2, H. M. Silk (Stratford) 3.

DOGS.

Greyhound, dogs, puppies: Voyle and Healy's Flying Start I, A. M. M. Chong's Joll'rc 2; novice: J. Fitzgerald (Stratford) Shamrock 1; limit: F, Willis (Pateaj Rainbow 1, V. Parkin's (Waverley) 2, Voyle and Healy's Flying Start 3, J. Fitzgerald's Shamrock v.h.v.; open, F. Willis' Rainbow 1, C. Murray (Patea) Dirkm 2, F. Parkin's Waverley 3, Voyle and Healy's Flying Start v.h.c.; N.Z.bred: I°. Willis' Rainbow 1, F. Parkin's Waverley 2, Voyle and Healy's Flying Start 3, C. Murray's Tammie v.h.c.; bitches, novice: C. Murray's Colleen Pawn 1; limit: F. Parkin's Sunshine 1, F. Willis' Lady Dirkm 2, 0. W. Nieholls (Otakeho) Nix 3; open: F. Parkin's Sunshine I, (!. Hurray's Colleen Pawn 2, F. -Mills' l.adv Dirkin 3, 0. W. Nicholls' Nix v.h.c.: N.Z.-bred: F. Parkin's Sunshine 1, C. Murray's Colleen Pawn 2, F. Willis' Lady Dirkin 3, Roy Gardiner's Pirate Maid v.h.c.; brace: C. Murray's Dirkin and Colleen Bawn 1, F. Willis' Lady Dirkin and Rainbow 2, F. Parkin's Sunshine and Waverley 3; team of three: C. Murray's Dirkin, Tammie, and Colleen Bawn 1.

Pointers.—Dogs, limit: Mrs. John Cole (Waifara), David Copperfield 1, H. Campbell (Stratford). Sea King 2; N.Z.bred: Airs. J. Cole's David Copperfield 1, If. E. Harris' Brockton Lad 2. 11. Campbell's 'Sea King 3: open: Mrs. J. Cole's David Copperfield 1, 11. E. Harris' Brockton Lad 2, H. Campbell's Sea King 3: bitches, limit: Jas. Kidd's Tapuatu Elf 1. Mrs. .lolln Cole's Lily Copperfield 2; N.Z.-bred: A. Oxenham (Wellington South) Maidie 1. Jas. Kidd's Tapuatu Elf 2, Mrs. J. Cole's Lily Copperfield 3; open: A. Oxenham's Maidie Ist and special for best bitch, Jas. Kidd's Tapuatu Elf 2, Mrs. John Cole's Lily Copperiield 3: brace": Mrs. John Cole's David and Lily Copper-field 1.

English Setters. Dogs, puppies: C, E. Hollard (Hawera) 'Prince Joe 1 ; maiden: C. E. Hollard's Prince Joe 1. Miss G. Curtis (Stratford) Bruce 2: novice: C. E. Hollard's 'Prince Joe 1, Miss G. Curtis' Bruce 2; limit: M. ■T. Gooilson (Hawera) Whitney Sport 1,

C. 1.0. Hollard's Prince Joe 2, Miss G. Curtis' Bruce 3, E. A. Walsh (Stratford) Don v.h.c.: N.Z.-bred: O. F. Angell (Johnsonville), Bay Richmond 1, M. J. Goodson'.s Whitney Sport 2, C. 15. Hollard's Prince Joe 3 i E. A. Walsh's Don v.h.c.; Australian bred: T. Kirkwood (Stratford) Rack a Rock 1; imported: T. Kirkwood's Rack a Rock, l; open: 0. F, Angell's Richmond 1, M. J. Goodson's Whitney Sport 2, A. F. Andrews (Wellington!, Garrington Duke 3, C. E. Hollard's Prince Joe v.h.c.; bitches, puppy: F. F. Barraclough (Hawera), Heather Lass 1, A. Hamilton,s Princess Flo 2; maiden: F. F. Barraclough's Heather Lass 1; novice: F. F. Barraclough's Heather Lass 1: limit: F. F. Barraclough's Heather Lass 1, A. Hamilton's Princess Flo 2; N.Z.-bred: T. Kirkwood's County Belle Ist and special, W. F, C-ioust'on (Stratford) Zeta 2,* F. F. Barraclough's Heather Lass 3, A. Hamilton's Pl'iircess Flo v.h.c.; op'en: T, Kirkwood's County Belle 1, W. F. Clouston's Zeta 2. T. Andrews (Wellington) Beach Heather 3, F. F. Barraclough's Heather Lass v.h.c.; brace: T. Kirkwood's County Belle and Rack a Rock 1: team of three: T. Kirkwood's County Belle, Rack a Rock and Count 1. Irish Setters—Bitches, limit: F. Bottrell (Waitara) Idstone Betty 1; open: F. 'Bottrell's Idstone Betty 1. Setters. —Brace, any variety: T. Kirkwood's County Belle and Rack a Rock 1; team of three: T. Kirkwood's County Belie, Rack a Rock, and County Count 1. Retrievers.—Dogs, puppy: Keith Bayly (Omata), Nigger 1; novice: Keith -Bayly's Nigger 1; limit: Keith Bayly's Nigger 1; bitches, open: Francis Patterson (New Plymouth) Kate 1. Gun Dogs.—Dogs, novice: C. F.. Hollard's Prince Joe 1, Miss 0. Curtis' Brue/ 1 2, C. McDonald's Jacko 3; open: 0. F. Angell's Bay Richmond Ist and special, Mrs. J. Cole's David Copperfield 2, H. E Harris' Brockton Lad 3; bitches, novice: F. F. Barraclough's Heather Lass 1; open: A. Oxenham's (Wellington South) Maidie Ist and special, T. Kirkwood's County Belle 2, ;T. Andrew's Beach Heather 3; brace: T. Kirkwood's County Belle and Rack a Rock 1; team: T. Kirkwood's County Belle, Rack a Rock, and County Count 1.

Collies.—Smooth-coated, bitches, im-j ported: G. Coleman (Ngaere), Guess 1; open: Chas. Hewson's Lass Ist and special, G. Coleman's Guess 2. Collies. —Rough-coated, dogs, limit: Miss Christie's Glen Roy 1; N.Z.-bred: Miss Christie's Glen Roy 1, R. B. Goodwin's Roto 2; open: Miss Christie's Glen Roy Ist and special and challenge, R. B. Goodwin's Roto 2; bitches, limit: Owen B. McAloou's Lass 1; N.Z.-bred: Miss M. D. Teague, (Hawera) Heather Lassie 1, Owen B. McAloon's Lass -2; open: Miss M. 0. Teaguc's Heather Lassie 1 and special and challenge. Collies. —Bearded, dogs, puppies: ,T. S. La <i (Midliirst) Snow I; open: Miss Edith E. Beniscm (Paliiatim) Scott 2; bitches, puppies: T. Colson's Stratford Belle 1; novice: J. Brannigan (Stratford) Ruth 1, D. Cuthbertson's Fly 2, T. Colson's Stratford Belle 3: limit: J. A. Brannigan's Ruth 1; D. Cuthbertson's Flv 2; open: J. A. Brannigan's Ruth Ist and special, F. Wilson (Levin) Heatherhy Nell 2, D, Cuthbertson's Fly 3.

Working Collies. Dogs, maiden: liughie Cameron (Stratford) Glen 1, A. Mack's Toiler 2, Jas. Kidd (Dannevirke). Spot 3; novice: 11. Cameron's Glen 1, A. Mack's Toiler 2, Jas. Kidd's Spot 3; limit: W. Holmes (Stratford) Rock 1. W. Holmes' Dai'kie 2, A. Mack's Toiler 3; open: W. Holmes' Rock Ist and special, W. Holmes' Darkie-2. A. Mack's

Toiler 3; bitches, maiden: Miss Daisy Cuthbertson's I I.V ] ; novice: Miss D. Cuthbertson's Fly 1: limit: Owen B. McAloon's T.ass Ist and special, Miss D. Cuthbertson's Fly 2; open: Owen B. McAloon's Lass 1, Miss D. Cuthbertson's Fly 2.

Bull Dogs^—Dogs, novice: John Rivett 1 (Stratford) Tnglewood Berry 1; limit: F. E. Dobson (Stratford) wiiarestonc 1, F. Sharp's Boxer 2, J, Rivett's Inglewood Bcry 3; N.Z.-bred: F. E. Dobson'Wharestoue 1. F. Sharp's Boxer 2. J. Rivctt's Tnglewood Berry 3: open: F. E. Dobson's Wharestoue 1, F. Sharp's Boxer 2; bitches, puppies: l'ascoe (Feuding), Daisy Patch 1; limit: Mrs. A. M. Sinn (Te Kiri) Marie Royal Ist and special. Mrs. A, M. Sims' Cruinnsall Vanity 2, —. Pascoe's Daisy Patch 3: WZ.-bred: Mrs. A. M. Sims' Marie Royal 1 and C'runipsall Vanity 2; open: Ill's. A. M. Sims' Marie Royal, and Crumpsall Vanity 2: brace: Mrs. A. M. Sims' Marie Royal and Crumpsall Vanity 1. Cocker Spaniels.lllack, dogs, puppies: L. A. Cliing (Opunake) llavelock Boy 1: novice: L. A. tiling's llavelock Boy 1. Mrs C. H. SuUted (Ilawera) Dooley v.h.c.; limit: L. A. C'hing's llavelock Boy 1. M. Health (Opunake) Vogel Smoke if; open: Stewart and Landsperg (Normanby) Danish Prince Ist, and Co'.'o 3, L. A. C'hing's llavelock Boy 2; bitches, puppies: Stewart and Landsperg's Bonnie Jean 1; novice: Stewart and

Landsperg's Bonnie Jean 1; limit: Mrs. A. Dean (Waimarino) Dinah 1; Stewart and Landsperg's Bonnie Jean 2, and Rita

3j open: Mrs. A. Dean's -Dinah 1, Stewart and Landsperg's Bonnie Jean 2 and Rita 3; brace: Stewart and Landsperg 1; team: Stewart and Landsperg I.

Cocker Spaniels (other than black). — Dog*, limit: V. C. McDonald (Stratford) •Tacko 1.

Field Spaniels (any color). Dogs, novice: W. B. Fearon (Kaponga)'Lucky Jim 2; limit: W. B. Foaron's Lucky Jim 2; open: Alan Bridge (Stratford) Smut 1, W. B. Fearon's Lucky Jim 2, Clias. Hartley (Kaponga) Ino 1; bitches, open: Clias. Hartley's Belle 1. Irish Water Spaniel.—Dogs or bitches, open: Jas. Kidd's Belle 1. Fox Terriers (smooth). —Dogs, puppies: Jas. Kidd's Tupuntu Dark 'Un 1, \V. F. Fleming (Stratford) Waipa Nl'ts 2, Mrs. Hogg (Midhirst) Belvoir Wakemup 3; maiden: X. F. Fleming's Waipa. Nuts 1, Mrs. Hogg's Belvoir Wakemup 2, F;. S. H. Tichbon (Stratford) Diver's Tieh 3; novice: .las. Kidd's Tapuatu Dark 'Un 1, W. l'\ Fleming's Waipa Nuts 2, Mrs. Hogg's Belvoir Wakcmup 3: limit: W. F. Fleming's Waipa Nuts 1, Mrs. Hogg's Belvoir Wakemup 2, E. S. H. Tichbon's Divers Ticli 3; N.Z.-bred:

W. F. Fleming's Waipa Nuts 1, Mrs. Hogg's Belvoir Wakemup "2, E. S. H. Tichbon's Divers Ticli 3; open: W. F. Fleming's Waipa Nuts 1; Mrs. Hogg's Belvoir Wakemup 2, E. S. H, Tichbon's Divers Ticli 3; bitches, puppies: A. C. Walshe's Lady Betty 1; maiden: A. C. Walshe's Lady Betty 1; W. F. Pellet's Taranaki Gem 2; novice: A. C. Walshe's Lady Jietty 'l, J. W. Ross' Birehley Belle 2; litmit: A. C. Walshe's Lady Betty 1, J. W. Ross' Buckley Belle 2; N.Z.-bredf A. C. Walshe's Lady Betty 1, J. XV. Ross' Buckley Belle 2; imported: H. Master's Newcastle Wakemup Ist and special; open: H. Master's Newcastle AVakemup 1, A. C. Walshe's Lady Betty 2, J. W. Ross' Birehley Bell 3; brace: Jas. Kidd's Tapuatu Dark 'Un, and Reflector 1, W.

F. Pelletts' Taranaki Gem and Diver's Buster 2. Fox Terriers (wire-haired). Dogs, limit: J. H. Jack (Palmerston North) Manawatu Bounce 1, .Tas. Kidd's Tapuatu Dandy 2; open: .T. R. Jack's Manawatu Bounce 1, Jas. Kidd's Tapnatu Dandy 2; bitches, puppies: .Tas. Kidd's Tapuatu Fairy 1; limit: Jas. Kidd's Tapuatu Fairy 1; open: S. Teed (New Plymouth) Queen 2: brace: James Kidd 1.

Skve Terries.—Bitches, limit: Mrs. Richmond (Midhirst) Portree Juliet 1; open: Mrs. Richmond's Portree Juliet 1. Irish Terriers. —Dogs, .puppies: D. Hill's Lord IBobs 2: maiden: D. Hill's Lord Bobs 2; novice: D. Hill's Lord P>obs 2; limit: D. Hill's Lord Bobs 2; N'.Z.-bred: W. Kirkbv (New Plymouth) Pnkekura Pmcher 1; open: W. Kirkby's Pukekurft Pinclier Ist and special, D. Hill's Lord Ttol>s 2: bitches, puppies: Mrs. G. H. Saunders (New Plymouth) Pukekura Prodigy 1; limit: Mrs. G. H. Saunders' Pnkekura Prodigy 1: open: Mrs. G. 11. Saunders' Pnkekura Prodigy Ist.

Airedale Terries.—Dogs, limit: J. F. McDonald's Midland Briar 1; imported: J. Leggins (Tokomaru) Ashlea Darker 1, and Ashlea Billy 2: open: J. Leggins' Ashlea Darkie 1, Ashlea Billy 2. F. J. McDonald's Midland Briar 3; bitches: puppies: J. Leggins' Ashlea Koko 1; Joe Smith's (Tokomaru) Netherseal Norah 2: limit: .1. Leggins' Netherseal Koko V, Joe Smith's Netherseal Gipsy 2; N.Z.bred: J. Leggins' Netherseal Koko 1, Joe Smith's Netherseal Norah 2; imported: .Toe Smith's Netherseal 'Bessie 1; open: IJ. Leggins' Netherseal Koko 1; brace: J. Leggins Ashlea D.irkie and Netherseal Koko 1: team of three: .T. Leggins' Ashlea Darkie, Netherseal Koko and Ashlea Billy 1. Joe Smith's Netherseal Gipsy. Norah and Bessie 2. Terriers. —Any variety, team of three: J. Leggins' Netherseal Koko, A'hlea Darkie, and Ashlea Billy 1. Black Pugs.—Dogs, maiden: Mrs. TT. W. Douglas' Munga Munga Bogey 1; novice: Mrs. 11. W. Douglas' Munga Munga Bogey; limit: Mrs. IT, W. Douglas' Munga Munga Bogey 1; N.Z.-bred: Mr?,. IT. W. Douglas' Munga Munga Bogey 1; open: Mrs, 11. W. Douglas' Munga Munga Bogey. Pugs (fawn).—"Dogs, limit: Mrs. F. Dunlop's Whanga Ducal 1, Miss B. Dean's Whanga Duke ~2, Mrs. Lloyd (Eltham) Patsy 3; N.Z.-bred: Mrs. F- Dunlop's Whanga Ducal 1, Mrs. Lloyd's Patsv 2: open: Mr*. F. Dunlop's Whanga Ducal 1, Miss B. Dean's Whanga Duke 2, Mrs. Lloyd's Patsy 3.

Pomeranian.—Dogs | limit: Mrs. E. Jackson's Frisk 1; open: Mrs. E. Jackson's Frisk 1.

Best sporting dog or bitch: T. Kirkwood's County Belle 1, Voyle and Healy's Flying' Start 2, F. W. Olouston's Zela'3, W. J. Goodson's Whitney Sport V.h.e.; brace: T. Kirkwood's County iWle' and Rack a Rock 1: team: T. Kirkwood's Rack a Rook, County Belle .and County Count 1.

Non-spoiling, dog or bitch: Mrs. A. M. Sims'. Marie Royal 1, Mrs. F. _ Dunlop's WHanga Ducal 2, Miss Christie's f!h>n Roy 3- brace: Mrs. .A. M. Sims' Marie Royal and Or*mpsall Vanity 1. Ladies' Bracelet, valued at £3 .'is: A. Oxfiiliam (Wellington .South) Maidie 1, Mrs T. Kirkwood's County Belle 2, Miss Lei'gli ton's 'Bay Richmond 3. There were twentv-one entries. Mrs'. 0. H. Saunders secured the special prize for the best crivte in which dogs were forwarded to the show.

HOME INDUSTRIES. -V llome-madc and home-baked bread: Miss Leyton (Toko) 1, Mrs. J. T. Hammond (.Stratfonl) 2, Mrs. J. Baldwin (Stratford) 3. Homo-made ami homebaked brown >bread: Mrs. J5. J. BrittHin .(Waiongona) 1„ Mrs. A. J. Moir (tltham) 2, Mrs. A. Loouey (Stfiitford) 3. Home-made and home-baked currant bread: Mrs. J. H. Street (Bell Block) 1, Mrs. AY. Pettigrcw (Toko) 2. Homemade oven scones: Mrs. A. .T. Mtfir 1, Mrs. G. Rutherford (Huiroa) 2, Mrs. C. V. Fowler (Whareliuia) 3. Home-made girdle scones: ill's. W. 11. Rutledge (Midhirst) ], Mrs. Crofts 2. Home-made oven scones: Miss D. Davidson (Stratford) 1, Miss Harkuess (Stratford) 2. Fancy scones: Mrs. H. J. Jones (Stratford 1. Jam tarts: Mrs. A. S. Davis (Stratford) 1, Mrs. Bradley (Stratford) 2. Collection calces and pastry: Mrs. H. E. Crofts (Stratford) 1. Gingerbread cake: Mrs. M. K. Aagaard (Stratford) 1, Mrs. A. Piper (Toko) 2. Shortbread: Mrs. Crofts 1, Mrs. H. ,T. Jone:(Stratford) 2. Sponge sandwich: Mrs. A. B. Boyles (Wliareliuia) 1 and 2. Cream pull's: Miss M. Kennedy 1, Miss Savwcll (Midliirst) 2. Best Christmas cake: "Mrs. .1. It. Street 1, Mrs. E. ,T. Brittain 2. I'numl cake: Mrs. F. Andrews (Fit/.rov) 1, Mrs, 1.. J. Brittain 2. Madiera cake: Mrs. E. J... Brittain 1, Mrs. .1. 1!. Falvey (Tnglewood) 2. Plum pudding: Mrs. 11. J. Jones (Stratford) 1 and 2. .Best plate of home-made oatcake: Mrs. Paul (Stratford) 1, -Mrs. 0. M. Young 2. Best collection of biscuits: Mrs. 11. E. Crofts I. Best plate of brown scones: .Miss F. Harkness 1, Mrs. D. Brown 2. Best plate of sausage roll: Mrs, J, H. Brad-

ley 1, Mrs. E. J. Brittain 2. Best sponge roll: Mrs. H. E. Crofts 1. Best plate of half a dozen pikelets: Mrs, A. M. Spilman (Stratford) 1, Mrs. A, B. Boylcs 2. Be-it apple pie: Mrs. A. Piper (Toko) 1, Mrs. If. J. Jones 2. Best iced cake of one tier: Mrs. H. E. Crofts 1.

Cocoanut ice: Mrs. W. H. Rutleldge 1 and 2. Best collection of home-made toll'ec: Mrs. H. E. Crofts 1, Mrs. W, H. Rutledge 2. Best collection of homemade fruit toffee: Mrs. 11. J. Jones 1,

Miss 1). Davidson 2. Best plate any other variety home-made sweets: Mrs. 11. J. Jones 1, Mrs. IT. E. Crofts 2. Best plate Turkish delight: Ml'-. 11, J. Jones 1, Mrs. W. 11. Rutletlge 2. Collection of bottled fruits in syrup: Mrs. T. Orr (Ngaere) 1, Mrs. E. J. Briltaiu 2. Best pot of orange marmalade: Mrs. H. Chadwick (Hawcra) 1, Mrs. Monk (Now Plymouth) 2. Best bottled collection of sauces: Mrs. H. Chad wick 1, Mr=. E. .1. Brittain 2. Best collection of pTckles: Mrs. 11. Chadwick

1. Best bottle of wine: Mrs. J. TT. Street 1, Mrs. 11. Chadwick 2. Best collection of Chutney: Mrs. H. Chadwick 1, Mrs. W. 11. Rutledge 2. Collection of home-made jellies Mrs. I!. Chadwick 1, Mrs. T. Orr 2. Collection of home-made jams: Mrs. 11. Chadwick 1, Mrs. E. j. Brittain 2. Best home-made soap: ills. H. Chadwick 1. Dozen hen eggs: Mrs. T. Orr 1, Mrs. John Pattinson (Stratford) 2. Dozen dtieli egsrs: Mrs. Paul 1, Mrs. D. Brown (Midhirst) 2. Best exhibit of moimt-mellick: The Convent (Stratford) 1. Miss Emily Thome (Auckland) 2. Best afternoon tray.cloth: Convent (Stratford) 1, Miss Quin (Eltham) 2. Best piece crochet lace: Miss Emily Thome 1, Mrs. Pinker (Stratford) 2. Crochet camisole top: Mrs. Linnell (Midhirst) 1, Miss Emily Thome 2. Knitted camisole top: Mrs. Mills (Stratford) 1. Set of three line d'oyleys: Miss Quinn- 1, Mrs. Anderson (lluiroo) 2. Stencilled curtains: Mrs. C. W. Sorrenson (Hawcra) 1, Mrs. Donald (Stratford) 2. Stencilled cushion: Convent (Stratford) 1, Miss Emily Thome 2. One pair knitted sox: Mrs. Quayle (Xgnere) 1 and 2. Best two hand-knitted a'tides: Mis. Mills (Stratford) 2. Any other variety fancy work: Mrs. E. (!. Allen (Stratford) 2. Plain sewing bv girl under 12 years old: Dorothy Stevens (Stratford) 1, Annie Dravitski (Ratapiko) 2. Hemstitching by girl under 14 years old: Vera Wilson (Ratapiko) 1, A. Dravitski 2. Plain sewing, child's garments, for pviiuary schools: Vera Wilson 1, Dorothy Stevens 2. Cu-hion in stencil work, by children under 10 years old: 'Kathleen Donald (Stratford) 1.

CATTLE. . I.DIGREE JERSEYS. Bull, prior to July 1, 1912: R. ,T. Linn's Lord Twylish by Raleigh—Twvlish 1 and champion, Ranford Bros.' (Stratford) Prince Starlight 2, (4. Sangster's (Stratford) Butter Bean 3; from July 1, 1912: Ranford Bros.' Nestor of Willowbank by K.C.B. —Michaelmas Daisy 1 and reserve champion, W. 11. Poynter's (Stratford) Resolution 2, A. Kaspar's (Midhirst) Blue Light 3; from Julv 1, 1913: P. J. Petersen's Let Them' All Come by Sunbeam's Monarch—lvandale's Rose 1, E. J. Kirkwood's Okau King 2, W. McCracken's (Stratford) Carroll Waif 3; from July 1, 1914: F. Dodunski's (lnglewood) May Day's Nobility by Una's Nobility—May Day 1, Estate 11. B. Curtis' (lnglewood) Miro Meadow's Star 2, R. J. Linn's Stylish Twylish 3, John Pettigrcw's (Pihama) Jerseydale's Larrikin v.h.c.; cow, prior to July 1, 1911: R, J. Linn's (Normanby) Belvedere Rose by M.L.C. —Wild Rose 1 and champion, W. Pollock's (Stratford) Belvedere Bilberry V 2 and reserve champion, 11. J. Linn's Vesta Campanile 3, E. J. Kirkwood's (Stratford) White Siockinus IV v.h.c., Ranford Bros.' (Sti.Ur'urd) Madam Malaprop V

v.h.c., Estate 11. 13. Curtis' (Ingh-wood) Monica c.: heifer, from July I, 1912: P. J. Petersen's (Midhirst) Medina bv H.R.H.—Miss I.oretta I. J. I). Italy's (Stratford) Grannie's Merry Molina 2, R. J. Linn 3, W. V. Harkness' (Taifiki) Rozele's May T).iy v.h.c., C, O. Hawke's (New Plymouth) Soumise Topsy h.c.; from July 1, 1913; E. Griffiths' (New Plymouth) Mercedes' Lady by K.C.B. — Mercedes' Noble Queen 1, H. Kenny's (Stratford) Lady Bessie 2, W. V. Harkness' Rozel's Sweet Choice 3, E, J. Kirkwood's Ruth's Fairy v.h.e. and l'ikau Queen h.c.; from July 1, 1914: Wren Bros." (Hawcra) Molina's Gipsy Maid by

Molina's General—Twylish Maid of Al 1 Work 1, G. A. Iladler's (Normanby) Agatha of Meadowbrook 2, E. Griffiths' Noble Queen Bess 3, Ranford Bros.' Rosette of Willowbank v.h.c., E. ,i Kirkwood's Queen Floria h.c.; pen of two

heifers, over IS months and under 27 months: W. V. Harkness (Tariki) by Rozel'a Sultan—Sweet Choice 1, K J. Kirk wood's Ruth's Fairy and Pikan Queen '2; under IS months: 11. .1. Linn's Mountain Rose and Hiss Petune 1, E. J. Kirkwoocl's Ocean Oem and Queen Floria 2, 1?. Schmidt (Midhirsi) .'I, Esi late 11. B. Curtis' (.irand and Elvira v.li.c.; best two pedigree Jerseys

(in milk): W. V. Harkness 1, K. J. Kirkwood's Ruth's Fairy and Pikau Queen 2, F.statc H. B. Curtis' Pretty Flower and Sweet Heather 3.

Butterfat competition for special prize of £l3, given equally liy Association Jersey Breeders for Jersey cow any age holding authenticated milk and butterfat records, under the supervision of the New Zealand Department of Agriculture; first £B, second £4, third £2, fourth £1: R. J. Linn's (Normanby) Belvedere Rose by M.L.C. —Wild Rose 1 and champion, W. Pollock's (Stra'tford) Belvedere Bilberry 2, R. J. Linn's Vesta's Campanile 3, Ranford Bros.' (Stratford) Madam Malaprop V v.li.c. and Michaelmas Daisy c., E. O'Sullivan's (Cardiff) Magnet's Peggy li.c.

Grade .Jerseys.—Heifer or cow in milk from .July 1, 1012: P. J-:. C'ressy's (Ilawera) Hairy Mil ill 1, T. Mercer's (Stratford) Trixy 2, \V. IT, Rutledge's (Midhirst) Monica 3; heifer, from Julv 1, 1014: P. J. Petersen's (Midhirst) flutter Maid 1, A. Kaspar (Midhirst) 2, J. C'rcssy (Hawora) 3; two heifers, from .July 1, 1014: Master Roy Styles' (Stratford) Conny and Podgy 1, K. Dingle 2, W. A. Dingle 3. Wren Bros.' Molina's Gipsy Maid won the special prize for the best developed pedigree Jersey heifer. PEDIOREJS AYRSHIRE,?. Bull, prior to July 1, 1012: W. Hall (Lepperton) Little Jim liv Young Bruce —Bessie 1 and reserve; from July 1, 1012: T, E. Coleman's (Njjaere) Nijrget of C.'lenora by Dainty Davie of Inglewood —Darkie of Sunnysidc 1, W. Hall's Baron of Eilendale 2; from .July 1, 11)13: l'\ Mills' (Tokaora) Bonnie Lad 1 and champion; from July 1, 1014: W. Hall's Pride of Edendale by Little Jim 1, Olson Bros.' (Kjjmont Village) Louis Botha 2, .Tofl'rc and another entry v.h.c.; cow, prior to July 1, l!Hl: F. Mills' (Tokaora) Ij>ttie of Wiiipapa 1 and champion, Olson Bros.' Kate of Woodlands 2, W, Hall's Fancy of Armadale 3; heifer, from July 1, 1012: Olson Bros.' Dolly of Gowan Bank by Ailsa Craig—Snowdrop

II 1 and reserve; J. Tristram's (Ngaere) Bonny Jean 2, Olson Bros.' Fanny of Eden Park 3; from July 1, 1013: Olson Bros.' Lilac of Woodlands 1; from July 1, 191*1: W. Hall's (Lepperton) Fair Maid of Edendale 1 and Lottie of Edendale 2, W. Taylor's (Stratford) Bonnie Lass 3; pen of two heifers under 18 months: W. Hall's Fair Maid and Lottie of Edendale 1.

Grade Ayrshire.—Pen of two heifers from July 1, 1914: T. E. Coleman's (Ngaere) 1, PEDIGREE HOLSTEINS. Bull, prior to July 1, 1012: W. I. Lovelock's (Palmerston North) King of Dominoes by King Segis Wild Rose Homestead—Domirtoe's Dutchland Belle 1 and champion; from July 1, 1912: W. I. Lovelock's (Palmerston North) Friesland Korndyke Segis by King Segis Wild Rose Homebush—Korndyke Harriet Maud 1; from July 1, 1913: Newton King's Alcartra Pauline by King of Alcartra Rose de Kol—Nazle Pauline Johanna IV 1, W. 1. Lovelock's Friesland Park de Bouto 2; from July 1, 1914: W. I. Lovelock's Melburv Prince by Longbeach Belted Knight—Longbeaeh Magpie 111 1, and Manor of Wild Rose Homestead 2; cow, calved prior to July 1, 1911: W. I. Lovelock's de Kol Hengerveld Belle IV by Colantha Johanna Lad —de Kol Hengervold Bello 1; heifer, from July 1, 1912: Newton King's (New Plymouth) Bounty Maid Segis by King Fayne Segis 11—Bounty. Girl 1, "W. I. Lovelock's Lady Tirania de Kol 2; from July 1, 1913: W. I. Lovelock's Friesland Park Princess Vola by King of Dominoes —Princess Van Cleve 1, and Friesland Park Colantha Cadillac 3, Newton King's Alcartra Rozine de Kol 2; from July 1, 1914: W. T. Lovelock's Lady Segis Van Cleve bv King Segis of Friesland Park —Lady Van Cleve 1, and Nancy Lee of Friesland Park 2; pen of two heifers, over IS months and under 27 months: W. I. Lovelock's Friesland Park Princess Vola and Colantha Cadillac 1; under 18 months: W- L Lovelock's Nancy Lee of Friesland Park and Lady Segis Van Cleve 1,

Grade Holsteins.—Pen of two hej/ers, from July, 1914: G. A. Marehant (Cardiff) 1, H. Johnston (Stratford) 2; heifer, from July, 1914: H. Johnston 1, G. A. Marehant 2. FAT CATTLE (OPEN CLASS). Two bullocks, any age: R. D. Rogers (Wangamii) 1, M. T. Phillips (Stratford) 2; two steers under 4 years: J. Forbes (Normanby) 1, M. T. Phillips 2 and 3; two cows: J. Forbes 1; best fat bullock, for beef or grazing: R. D. Rogers 1, M. T. Phillips 2 and 3; cow calved prior to July, 1010: M. T. PliilI lips 1 and 2.

GRADE AND CROSS BRED SECTION (FOR DAIRY PURPOSES).

Cow under 4 years, visibly in milk: W. 11. Rutledge's Bonnie 1; heifer from •July, 1912: W. H. Rutledge's Primrose; from July, 1913: W. 11. Rutledge's Fancy 1; from July, 1914: P. ,T. Petersen's Butter Maid 1, C. Svmonds (Midhirst) 2, G. Marehant (Cardiff) 3; two heifers from July, 1914: C. Svmonds 1, G. A. Marehant 2, Geo. Sangster 3. Juvenile class.—Best yearling grade Jersey heifer (entries must be made by juvenile members of the Association): B, Orr (Ngaere) 1, Master Roy Styles (Stratford) 2, Cyril Dingle (Stratford) 3; three heifers from July, 1915, for dairy purposes, irrespective of breed: B. Orr (Ngaere) 1, P. J. Petersen 2, A. H. Huggett (Stratford) 3; three cows in milk, judged on dairy points: W. 11. Rutledge's Mona, Vanity and Beauty 1, same owner's Monica," Primrose "and Fancy. DAIRY PRODUCE.

l!ox factory butter for e.vport: Stratford Dairy Company 1, Lepperton Dairy Company 2,

Hox unsalted butter for export: Moa Farmers' Dairy Company 1, Stratford Dairy Company 2.

Fresh butter, 21b (factory not eligible): Mrs. J. P. Penhall (Egmont Village) 1, Mrs. IT. Sanson (Stratford) 2, Miss M. Kennedy (Stratford) 3, Mrs. Clias. Keightley (Midhirst) v.h.e., Mrs. E. W. Hancock (Stratford) h.c. Two factory cheese, colored: Mangatoki Dairy Company (J, L. Taylor) 1. White: Mangatoki Dairy Company 1.

THE CHAMPIONS. CATTLE. Pedigree Jerseys, bull, champion, R. J. Linn fXormanby) Lord Twylish, by Raleigh—Twylish; re.serve, Ranford Bros (Stratford) Nestor of Willowbank, by K.C.B. Michaelmas Daisy. Cows, champion, R. J. Linn'.s Belvedere Rose, by M.L.C.—Wild Rose; reserve, W. Pollock (Stratford) Belvedere Bilberry V., by M.L.C. Butter-fat champion, P». J. Linn's Belvedere Rose.

'Pedigree Ayrshire, bull, champion, F. Mills (Tokaora) Bonnie Lad; reserve, W. Hall (Lepperton) Little Jim. Cows, champion, F. Mills' Lottie of Waipapa; reserve, Olson Bros' (Egniont Village) Dolly of Ciowan Bank.

Pedigree Holstein, bufl, champion, W. I. lovelock (Palmerston North) King of Dominos, by King Segis Wild Rose Homestead—Dominos' Dutchland Belle. Cow, champion, W. 1. Lovelock's De Kol Hengerveld Belle IV., by Colanth Johanna Lad—De Kol Hengerveld Belle. PIGS. Berkshires, boar, J. Gibson (Stratford). Sow, J. Gibson, Stratford. SIIEEP. Leicester, ewe, F. Hoskin (Sentryi Hill). Ram, F. Hoskin (Sentry Hill), Romnpy Marsh, ram, J. lilair (Hawera). Ewe, J. Blair (Hawera). COMPETITIONS. Maiden Hunters' Competition, open to all horses that have not won a jumping or steeplechase competition at any agricultural show.—W. J. Huston's \lnglewood) Peter 1, D. Sutherland 2, W. McKenzie 3. Maiden Hunters' Competition, open to all ladies who have not won a jumping or steeplechase competition at any show.—R. J. Morris' (Opunake) Morning Star, ridden by Miss Cleaver, I, C. Patterson 2, L. George 3. Best Lady Rir> ! —Miss Angus i, Mrs Bekker 2, Mrs. J. K. Anderson. Ponv Leaping Competition, foi poi>U>c under 13 bands, to be ridd»n by boy or girl under 15 years old.—C. Patterson's (Kapuni) Flora 1, C'. Patterson 2 aid 0. Master Cleaver l'ode the first throe horses. Best Amateur Lady Driver, for Indies who have never won a prize in a driving competition.—Miss Dorothy Cleaver (Wavcrle.v) 1, Miss M. Kennedy . Best Lady Driver.—Mrs, J. E. Anderson (.Whangamouiona) 1, Mrs. Bekker 2, Miss C. M. Craddock 3. Best Boy Driver, under 10 years old. — Eric Cleaver (Waverley) 1, ,Ta:'c Sangster %