THE HAWERA SHOW.

Taranaki Daily News, 24 November 1916, Page 6

THE HAWERA SHOW.

PEOPLE'S DAY. A GREAT ATTENDANCE. THE JUDGES. Cattle —Shorthorn, Hereford, Aberdeen Angus, and fat cattle: R. G. Du!ziell, Hunterville. Jersey: A. E. Booth, Carterton. Holstein: E. B. Sayer, Dalefield. Ayrshire: P. Ireland, Goodivood. Milking Shorthorn and dairy cattle: Quentin Donald, Ecatherston.

Sheep.—Lineolns and Romneys: Win. Rayner, Masterton. Border Leicesters and Downs: A. Gimblett, Tomoana. Fats: F. Fantham, Wanganui, Pigs.—R. Perrett, Sanson.

Horses.—Draughts and spring cart: Donald McCalluin, St. Leonard's, Marlborough. light horses: 0. Nelson (Tome ana) anl Norman Banks (Cambridge). Dogs.—Sporting: J. D. Graham, Wangamii. Bulldogs: A. C. Galloway, Wanganui. Terriers: J. T. Sinclair, Wanganui. Home Industries. Cookery, jam, pickles, etc.: Mrs. Webb Jones. Wanganni. Fancy work: Mrs. Byrne, New Plymouth. Paintings: Mrs. Powell, Hawera. School essays: R. A. S. Browne, Hawera. Wood carving and school work: H. W. Jackson, Hawera. Honey: H. W. Warcup. ,

Perfect weather conditiona prevailed yesterday for People's Day, consequently there was a very large attendance at the Hawera showgrounds, the gate takings being £320. The crowd commenced to assemble early, but there was very little congestion, as the various sections of the show had eaeli their-devotees, and it was only when the parade attracted the majority to the ring-side that one gained an idea of the crowd's size. The parade was a magnificent spectacle, and gave convincing evidence of the importance that is now being paid to the various breeds of cattle. The judging >of the remaining classes was proceeded with expeditiously, and by dinner-time all but the competitions were completed. The whole arrangements for the show were good and refleet great credit on tht president (Mr. F. Mills) and the officials, especially the secretary (Mr. H. A. Lennon), who had every detail at his finger-tips and attended to every inquiry with unfailing courtesy. During the afternoon the Ha wera Bross Band, under Bandmaster McClellan, rendered a fine programme of music.

Mr. Banks (of Cambridge), one of the judges in the light horse section, said that remarks made by Air. Crowther last year on his return home had prepared liini for a great display o'f harness horses, but they were even better than he had expected to see. Saddle horses were good, hacks and hunters being quit" equal to what one would see at othei shows. The pony jumping was phenomenal, the judge stating that he had never/ witnessed anything like it before. He expressed his disappointment of the thoroughbred classes. J. W. Burke's well-known performer Fritz added the harness championship to his othc achievements, li. Short's Scout being champion saddle horse. THE COMPETITIONS. The jumping was distinctly good, tirenui had a good say in the prize list, Leo O'Neill's horse Mac, ridden by Dan Stockman, winning the big event for steeplechase style, and being third in the wire jumping; A. H. Ilalcombe's Larrikin, ridden by R. Rooks, being second in the latter competition. The following is the prize list: —

MILCH COWS. Dairy cow, any breed, 4 years and over, in actual milk: J. P. J. O'Donnell's (Ina 1 Gould's Bilberry sth, 1 and special: Wm. James' (New Plymouth) Fayne Segis Belle 111., 2; J. D. Willis' (Hawera) grade Jersey, 3; Fred. Mills' Ayrshire, v.h.c.; David Buchanan's (Taikitahuna) Queen Rose of Eden Park, h.c. Dairy heifer, calved since July 1, 1913: A. A. Ward's (Miro) Miro Meadows Bluebell, 1; J. 'P. J. O'D'onnell's (Inaha) Perfection, 3; V. Nowell's (Hawera) grade Jersey, 3. ~ Springer, any age: John Nicolson's (Hawera) Astor's Bilberry, 1; J. Kyle's (Aokautcre) Ayrshire, 2; H. E. Johnston's (Tokaora) Holstein, 3. Two heifers, suitable for dairy purposes, calved since July 1, 1913: J. W. J. Gardner's (Lowgarth) Lakeside • Beauty Canary and Lakeside Brazil Queen, 1; Wren Bros.' Tokaora) Molina's Lady Maggie and Molina's Fancy, 2; James Nicolson's (Koupokonui) Joy's Fancy and Princess, 3. Two heifers, suitable for dairy purposes, calved since July 1, 1914: W. R. Butler's Manaia) Little Charm and linperieuse, 1: H. E. McCalman's (Hawera) Darkie and Clowie, 2. HORSES. i DRAUGHTS. : 1 Entire, foaled prior to August, 1913: J D. Mitchell's (Manaia) Omvo, 1 and champion; Hugh Middleton's (Waverley) Meteor, 2; j'toore Hunter Estate's (Hawera) Journalist, 3. Entire, foaled since August 1, 1913: •J. S. Oughton's (Okaiawa) Flash Foot, 1 and reserve, also beat walker in the show: J. S. Barrow's (To Roti) colt by Omyo, 2.

Entire, foaled since August, 1014: J. D. Mitchell's General Botha, 1 and Clydesdale Society's medal; J. S. Barrow's colt by Omyo—Bay Belle, 2. ifintire; foaled since August, 1915: E. A. Washer's (Okaiawa), by Lonsdale —Shepherdess, 1. Brood mare, foaled prior to August 1, 1913, visibly in foal or with foal at foot: Alex. Hastie'? (Normanby) Flower Girl, 1 and champion; Alex. liastie's Meadow Lass, "2: E. A. Washer's Okaiawa) Shepherdess, 3. Best foal, foaled since August 1, E. A. Washer's b colt by County ■King—Shepherdess, 1; A. Bissett's (Mere Mere) b colt, by Baron Marshall —Pride, 2; J. D. Mitchell's b colt, by Omyo—Stony Glen, 3. Filly oi mare, foaled since August, 1913: Thomas Perry's (Mangatoki) Lady Glasgow, 1; J. S. Oughton's Selina, 2; Moore Hunter Estate's Liquorice, 3. Filly or marc, foaled since August, 1914: J. D. Mitchell's . Lady Omyo, 1, and b filly, by Omyo, 2; Mooro Hunter Estate's Lady St. John, 3. Filly, foaled since August, 1915: J. S. Barrow's filly by Omyo—Bay Belle, 1; Hugh Middieton's Jewel, 2. Gelding, foaled since August, 1913: Hugh Middieton's Nugget, 1. Gelding, foaled since August, 1914: J. Patehell's (Ohangai) Dake, 1; Thomas Perry's Dan, 2.; Moore Hunter Estate's Spud, 3 Gelding, foaled since August, 1915: J. S. Johnßtone'a Duke. )•

Dry mare, foaled prior tc August, ISM 3: •!. S. Ough ton's Kowena, 1; Alex, [fastie's Witch Lass, 2; Thomas 'Perry,

. Best pair of geldings, 3 years or over: Thomas Perry's (lien and Ben, 1. Mare and two of lier progeny: Thomas Perry's Belle, Lady Glasgow and Dan; J. Patchell, 2; A. E. Washer, SPRING CAIiT. Mare or gelding, up to 20cwt.: Thos. Perry. 1; H. Thrush (Inaha). 2; A. K. Heath (Hawera), 3. Light delivery horse: A. Schneebeli (Hawera), 1; J. G. Willis (Inaha), 2. Best milk cart horse: C. A. Clarke (Hawera), 1; H. Thrush, 2; Karipa, 3. Pair of waggon horses: Thos. Perry's Rose Black and Royal Black, 1; C. A. Clarke (Hawera), 2; J. S. Johnstone (Okaiawa), 3. THOROUGHBREDS. Colt, filly, or gelding: R. E. Laurent's (Eltham) br.f. Staccato, 1. Yearling by Guianforte: E. A. Laurent's (Eltham) br.f. Haversack. 1. Entire, foaled prior to August, 1914: J. Hook's (Hawera) Guianforte, 1 LIGHT HARNESS HORSES. Entire, prior to August, 1914: E. Le Campion's (Normanby) Imperial Child, 1. Brood mare, prior to August, 1913: F. S. Bluett's (Te Roti) Glen, 1.

Mare, filly, or gelding: Mrs. Chas. Gordon's (Wanganui) San Franite, 1; H. Marchant's (Eltham) Pretty Poll, 2; H. Thvai's (Ohangai) Nigger, 3. Colt, filly, or gelding, since August 1, 1914: F. Rogers (Okaiawa), 1; C. A. Clarke (Hawera), 2. Colt, filly, or gelding, since August, 1915: Mrs. M. Richards' (Hawera) Princess Ackwood, 1; F. Bluett. 2. SADDLE AND HARNESS HORSES. Light harness horse, mare or gelding, 15.3 and over, to be shown and driven in harness: J. W. Burke's (Eltham) Fritz, 1 and champion; T. W. Lonsdale's (Moumahaki) Eagle, 2. Light iiarness horse, 15 and under 15.3 hands: W. J. C'oate's (Lowgarth) Cliff, 1; P. I'ilchcr's (Kaponga) Jack, 2; Mrs. G W. Campbell's (Wanganui) The Earl, 3.

Light harness horse, rfare or gelding, under 13 hands and over 14 hands: W. T. Bailey's (Kltham) All Style. 1; Mrs. G. W. Campbell's The Count, 2; T. Outfield (Wanganui), 3. Light harness horse, mare or gelding, suitable for lady: W. J. Coatos' Cliff. 1; W. T. Bailey's All Style, 2; P. Pileher's Jack, 3. Novice class, 14 to 15 hands: W. T. Bailey's -ill Style, 1; T. Cutfleld, 2; H. Ma reliant, 3.

Best paced horse: W. J. Coates' (Lowgarth) Cliff, 1; A. Schneebeli's (Hawera) Miri, 2; J. W. Burke's (Eltliam) Fritz. 3.

PONIES. Entire, J2.2 to 14.2 hands: Eric Cleaver's (Hawsra) ICelty Tux, 1. Entire, under 12.2 hands: T. A. Winks' (Ararata) Sultan, 1; W. T. Bailey's (Eltham) Dandelion. 2 THE COMPETITIONS. , " Wire jumping. First prize ;C4 4s and special iOs (id, second .£2 2s. third £1 I Is: E. Wills' (Riverlea) Tasman, 1; A. H. Halcombe's (Urenui) Larrikin. 2; Leo i O'Neill's (Urenui) Mac, 3. Jumping, steeplechase style. First £ls, second £5 ss, third £2 2s: Leo O'Neill's Mac. 1; J. J. Bryce's (Feilding) Twilight. 2; J. P. J. O'Donnell's (Inaha) Grey Star, 3. Ladies' hunting competition: J. J. Bryce's Twilight, ridden by Miss Angus. 1; John Brice's (Marton) Hailstorm, ridden by Miss Maggie* Brown, 2; C. Paterson's (Kapuni) Cobweb, 3. The special prize and Association's gold medal for best lady rider was won by Miss Angus.

HOME INDUSTRIES. The sliotl sheltering the exhibits under the above heading secured much attention throughout the day. Competitions for oliildnn showed some very fine work, but the penmanship exhibited in the verse-writing, "Auld Lang Syne," was not very flattering. Needle-work and drawing were excellent, whilst til-paint-ing and sketching were also of highgrade quality. 31bv separator butter: Mrs. W. Hill, Manaia, 1; Mrs. J. Moffitt, Hawera. 2; Mrs. Nicholson. Hawera, 3. Non-separa-tor butter; Mrs. B. Forbes, Normanby, 1; Mrs. Nicholson, 2; Mrs. W. Henson, Hawera, 3.

Loaf, home-made bread: Miss Alice Wren, Tokaroa, 1; Mrs. L. Pearson, Hawera, 2; Mrs. L. J. Adams. Hawera, 3. For competitors not previously winners: Mrs. Geo. Stringer, Hawera. 1; Miss Alice Wren, 2; Mrs. E. M. Murray, Tokaora, 3. Brown bread: Mrs. Agnes Moir, Eltlmm, 1. Currant loaf: Miss H. Wavorley. 1; Mrs. C. G. Leo, Wanganui, 2. Plain scones: Miss M. Stannard, Hawera, 1; Mrs. Moir, 2; Miss H. Hopkir.sen, 3. Girdle scones: Mrs. T. Bradford, Otakeho, 1; -Miss J. MeHardy, Hawera. 2. Jam tarts: Mrs. 11. Longstaff. Hawera, 1; Mis 9 Lucy Langford, Hawera, ?: Mrs. W. Hill, 3. Sausage rolls: Mrs. W. Hill, 1 and 2; Mrs. H. Longstaff Cream pull's: Mrs. W. Hill. 1; Mrs. J. A'Court, Hawera, 2; Mrs. L. Pearson, Hawera. 3,

Family fruit cake: Mrs. P. .T. Cowcrn. Hawera, 1; Miss L. Wyltlc, Hawera, ?; Mrs. J. Mcßobbic, Hawera, I!. Tea cakes: Miss H. Hopkinson, .lam roll: Miss R. Stannard, Hawera. 1; Miss J. A'Conrt. 2; Mrs. M. A. Guy, Matapu. 3. Sponge cake: Miss H. Hopkinson, I; Mrs. Grant, Hawera, 2; Mrs. A. Ryan. 3. Sponge sandwiteh: Mrs. Percy Morris, Hawera, 1; Miss J. A'Conrt. 2; Mrs. D. Macdonald. Feilding, 3. Cake, without eggs: Miss K. I'ipu. Hawera. 1; Mrs. W. T. Parkinson, Hawera. 2; Mi's. W. Hill. 3.

Plum pudding, made with suet: Miss H Hopkinson, 1. Made with butter: Miss H. Hopkinson, ]. Best 'Xmas. pudding: Mrs. H. Lewis, Hawera. 1; Miss H Hopkinson, 2. Plate shortbread: Miss Osborne, Hawera, 1; Mrs. P. Morris, 2; Mrs. C. G. Lee, Wanganui, 3. Gingerbread cuke: Miss H. Hopkinson. 1; Mrs. Grant. 2; Mrs. Paap, Alton. 3. Oatcake: Miss 11. Hopkinson. Fruit cake: Miss C. F. ifouglas, Hawera, 1; Miss H. Hopkinson, 2; Mrs. H. Cbadwick, Hawera, 3. Maderia cake: Mrs. I). Maedonald, 1; Miss 11. Hopkinson, 2: Miss C. F. Douglas. 3. Seed cake: Miss C. F. Douglas, 1; Mrs. M. A Guy, Matapu, 2; Mrs. A. Kyan. 3, Apple pie: Mrs. W. Hill, 1; mince pie: Mrs. W. Hill. I; Mrs, H. Longstaff. Hawera. 2. SWEETS. Cocoanut ice: Mrs. A. Rntledge. Midhirst, 1; Miss H. Hopkinson, 2: Miss Eileen Goodson, Hawera. 3. Tolfee: Miss J. A'Court, 1; Miss H. Hopkinson, 2; Mrs. \V. Hill, 3. Collection sweets' Mrs. A. Rntledge, Midliirst, 1. Jellies (collection): Mrs. H. Chadwiek, , 1. Jains (collection): Mrs. H. Chad-rick,

K Jar of orange marmalade: Mrs. W. Hill, 1 and 2; Mrs. J. G. Osborne. Ha"'era. :i. Lemon marmalade; Mrs. H. Cliadwick. 1.

I Tickles: Mrs. 11. Chadwiek. 1; Mrs 11. H. Gibson. llawi'ra. 2; Mrs. C. F. Jirtini', Jiialia, 3. Kaiß'i's: Mrs. (J. JI. Gibson, 1; Mrs. 11. Chadwiek, 2. Tomato sauce: Mrs. 11. C'tuulwick, 1; Mrs. W. liill, 2; Mrs. 11. 11. Gibson, 3. Assorted chutney: Mrs. C. I'\ liainc,' 1; Mrs. H. Cliadwiek, 2. Bottled fruit: Mrs. McAscy, 1; Mrs. A. McAscy, Nornmnby, 2. Home-made wine: Mrs. l'oden, Hawera. 1; Mrs. 0. F. Raine. 2.

Dozen hen eggs: Ted Foden, Hawera, 1; Miss H. Hopkinson, 2; Jack Cudby, I/i>wera. 3. Bar of home-made soap: Mrs. H. Chadwiek, 1; Mrs. C. F. Raine,

PRIMARY SCHOOL CLASSES. Plate .scones: Mona Parkinson, 1 Melda Mahoney, 2.

HIGH SCHOOL AND GIRLS UNDER 17. Jain roll: Mona Parkinson. 1. Jam tarts: Lily Franks, 1. Pikelets: Rita Mahoney, 2. FANCY WORK, PAINTINGS, ETC.

Judge: Mrs. Byrne (New Plymouth). Smocked blouse: May L. Hooper. Tokaora. 2. Child's frock, linen or cotton: Mrs. W. E. Chapman, Napier, 1. Handsewn muslin frock: Mrs. W. E. E. Chapman. 1. Point lace (fine); Mrs. H. McCieland. New Plymouth, 1 and 2; Mrs. A. Lind, Hawera, 3. Point-lace (coarse): Miss L. M. Corey, Awatuna, 1; Mrs. A. Lind, 2. Piece of lace, other than point: Mrs. A. Lind. 1; Master G. Jones. Tariki, 2. Drawn thread: Miss Ada McLean, Waipukurau, 1 and 2. Cushion, any kind, mounted: Master G. Jones, Tariki, 1; Mrs. R. C. Macfarlane, Wanganui, 2. Embroidery, white: Mrs. E. Hearden, N.P., 1; Mrs. T. W. Hunt, Wellington, 2; I). Huggins, Tokaora, 3. ' Eyelet hole (coarse), Peterine Stordahl, P.N.. 1; M. K. Wilson. N.P., 2. Eyelet hole (fine): Mrs. T. W. Hunt, 1; M. K. Wilson, N.P.. 2; K. McCleland, N.P., 3. Table centre: M. K. Wilson, 1; Mrs. R. C. Macfarlane. 2; M. Dierks, Maxwelltown. 3; Mrs. J 8. Holford, Hawera, v.h.c. 'Tray cloth: Mrs. J. C. Hawkes. Auroa, 1; M. Dferks, 2; J. A'Court, 3. Hand-knitted articles (collection): J. G. McLean. Paraparamui, 1; Mrs. A. Rutledge, 2; Mrs. Engall, Hawera, 3. Pillow sham: M. K. Wilson, 1; Mrs, J. C. Hawkes. Auroa, 2; Jean McLean; W,**pukurau, 3. Silk embroidery: Mrs. R. C. Macfat> lane, 1; M. IC. Wilson, 2; Mrs. T. Yv, Hunt. 3.

Fine eotton crochet: Mrs. Geroghty, Stratford, 1; Mrs. E. Villars, P.N., 2 and 3; J. M. Bradley, P.N.. v.h.c. Coarse: Mrs. E. Heamden, 1; Mrs. J. S. Meßobl)ie, 2; Mrs. G. Walker, 3. Wool crochet: Master G. Jones, 1; Mrs. C. G. Lee, 2; Mrs. Liggtiis, Ararata, 3. Crochet d'oyleys: Mrs. Hawkner, Whaiigamomona, 1; .M. E Hall, Hawera, 2; Mrs. \\, T. Parkinson, Hawera. 3. Linen d'oyley for cake plate: M. K. Wilson, I; W. Huggins, 2; D. Huggins, 3; Mrs. A. Lind, v.h c.

Darned sock: W. Huggjns, 1, Mrs. A. E. Carter, Hawera, 2, Master fi. Jones 3. Soc-k (for girls 18 years): M. New Plymouth, 1, L. Langford, Hawera, 2; A. Squire, Hawera, 3.

Best exhibit stencil: C. McPherson 1 and h.c.; Viblet Cook 2; Kathleen Donald 3. Nisji/ crochet: Mrs. E. Melntyre Palmerston North, 1. 'Pin cushion: Mis Faulkner 1: Robert Zadoni 2 and 3. Huckaback work: Master G. Jones 1; D. Box, Xormanby, 3. Chip wookwork carving: Stratford entry 1; Hilda. F. Batten, Tokaora 3. SOLDIERS' COMFORTS. Balaclava: Mrs. D. Macdona'ld 1; Mrs C'. G. Lee 2; J. G. Maclean 3. Pair of socks: Mrs. D. Macdonald .1; Mrs. E. Furlong, Linton, 2 and 3. Scarf: Mrs. R. Canty, Hawera 1; Master G. Jones 2; E. P. Laird, Matapu, 3.

ART.4 Still life study (oils),: Mis 3 C. Bischoff, Hawera, L Oil painting: Mrs. J. Quin, Hawera, 2. Land&cape (oils): Miss P. Clement, Btham, 1. Figure study (black and white): Miss L. Turner, Elthani, 1; Mrs P. Clement 2. Oils: Mrs. P. Douglas, Hawera, 1. Cartoon: Miss A. C. Corry, Hawera, 1.

PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS.

Doll (hand-sewn): Beatrice Mairtin, TT-itiroa, 1; Jessie Beanchamp, Huiroa, 2. I'nder 12: Mona Parkinson, Hawera, 1; Beckie Hooper, Tokaora 2; Elizabetli Beanchamp, Huiroa, 3. Butttmhole (under 14): Rene R. Hooper, Tokaora, 1. M. Strawn, New Plymouth, 2; E. Dolby, New Plymouth, 3. Best blouse (over 13 and under 18): Vera Clayton, Okoia, 1; A. Squire, Hawera, 2; Cathy 'Washer, Tokaora 3. Pinafore (under 13): Olive Crindrod, Hawera, 1 and 2; Beckie Hooper, Tokaora 3; Coral Lundberg,. Ararata, vji.c. Handwriting, National Anthem (under 14): llona Tivnbul'l, Convent, Hawera, 1; iluiroa School, 2'. Boys under I<4i): Gilbert Ritchie, Hawera, 1. G. E. Thompson, Hawera, 3. Drawing (boys open): <icrald Carr .Ratapiko, 1; G. E. Thomson 2; W. Ritchie, Hawera, 3.

TARANAKI LAND BOARD.

MONTHLY MEETING. Vhe monthly meeting of the Taranafci Land .Board was held at New Plymouth on Wednesday. Present: Mr. G. 11. Bitllanl (Commissioner), in the chair; Messrs J. W. 11. Martin, John Ilislop and N. I!. Cleland. ■ Mr. J. W. Ryan apologised for non-attendance, and was granted leave of absence. APPLICATIONS FOR LAND. Lot 47, town of Stratford, 1 rood. Education Reserve, Harry Lewis Homan. —Allowed to withdraw, with a deduction of £1 Is from deposit for office expenses. Sections 2321 and 2322, town of New Plymouth, Education Reserve, Wm. Stubbs.—Confirmed. Part Whitianga block, 305 acres, R. Russell.—Approved. Crown lands, block 1, Tangitu S.D., 1 acre 3 roods iJO perches, Waitorno County Council.—Approved. Section 8, block 7, Pouatu S.D., 28 acres, S. E. C. Taylor.—Refused. APPLICATIONS FOR FEE SIMPLE. ■Section 2, block 2, Omona S.D., 202 a. lr. 23p., T. K. Skinner.—Approved. Sections 2, 3 and 4, block. 8, Ngatimaru S.D., 358 and 250 acres, W. H. and G. A. Swanger.—Approved. EXTENSIONS. ' . ' Sections 2, block 3, Taurakawa S.D., 12G5 acres, non-improvement.—Twelve months' extension granted. Section 3, block 5, Mahoe S.D., 1013 acres, deficient improvements.—Twelve months' extension granted. Section 10, block 10, Pouatu S.D., 58 acres, non - improvement. Twelve months' extension granted. Section 30, block 2, Piopiotea West S.D., 22 acres, non-residence. —Three months.' extension granted. x"" Section 19, block 7, Omona S.D., 300 acres, non-payment of rent and non-im-provenient.—Lease to be determined, and sue for recovery of overdue rents. Section 19, Opunake Suburbs, 12a. Sr., non-payment of rent and neglect to clear noxious weeds.—Lease to bp determined and sue for recovery of 'overIdue rents.

Section 11, Opunake Railway Reserve, Sac. 2r., non-payment of rent.—Lease to bo determined and sue lor recovery of overdue rents. TRANSFERS AXD SUB-LEASES. ■Sub-sections 5 and 0 of section 42, Patea Suburbs, lr. 2p., A. W. Gunn to G. W. T. Prouse. —Approved. « Section 98, block 10, Pouata S.D., 120 acres, section, DO, block 10, Pouatu. S.D., 101 acres, lot 1, section 3, block 11, Pouatu S.D., loac. lr. ?7p., R. E. Siiewry to Emil Nickel. —Approved. Sections 11 and 12, block 2, Xgaire S.D., 57 ac. 2r. 34p., Henry fiance to N. B. Fletcher.—Approved. Section 20, block f>, Huiroa S.D., 01 acres, W. E. Percivpl to G. G. Simons. —Approved conditionally Section 34, block 14, Pouatu S.D., 120 'acres, Clms. Fearon to Samuel Roscwanie.—Approved. Section 3, block 11, Malioe S.D., 37S acres; sections 1 and 14, block 11, Malioe S.D., 430 acres Sr. 2fip., Edward Marfell to A. H. Hobbs.—Adjourned for further particulars as to value of improvements and the two holdings. Sections 238 and 284, New Plymouth, 2 roods 2 perches, Bernard McCarthy to T. A. Berridgo— Approved. MISCELLANEOUS*. The Board, in committee, dealt with several applications for rental remission from selectors who are absent on military service. Consideration was given to all the surrounding circumstances of each case and recommendations made to the Minister accordingly. The Board, in committee, approved of three applications for consent to mortgage at current rates of interest.

Emit Nickel, lessee of R.L. section 7, block 5, Pouatu S.D., S4a acres, applied to surrender his lease. —Accepted. The Education Reserve lease of subsections 0 and 7, section 18!>, Patea district, 8 acres, having been resumed and the lessees having been paid compensation for such resumption, the question of subdivision and re-offering can now be considered—Resolved to ofi'er the subdivisions for leasing by auction. R. J. Robinson, lessee of O.R.P. section 2, block 15, Omona S.D., 123 (J acres, applied for leave of absence, as he has enlisted for active service.—Granted twelve months' leave of absence.

It was proposed to approve of amendment of area of O.R.P. section 1, block 3, Mapara S.D., Gl2ac. Or. 21'p„ Louisa Lyford, owing to land taken for road deviation and road closed and added to area of section.—Approved. Mr. E. A. Meredith, Crown Lands Ranger, forwarded 'report on resumption of possession of sections 152, 1'53, 154, 155 and 15fi, town of New Plymouth, lac. lr. 4p„ also sections 803, 804, SO."), SOfi, 807, 80S and SIS, and parts Sl7 and S2l town of New Plymouth, lac. 2r. 28p.—Resolved to ofi'er leases by auction under section 5 (g), Public Bodies' Leasesi Act, in the manner and at the rentals suggested by the ranger. 0. C. Pleasants, lessee of sections 1 and 2, block 8, Aria S.D., 1.1.il acres, applied for exemption from personal residence on the land in terms of section 22 of the Land Laws Amendment Act, 1913.—Approved. Mr. E. Tolme, Crown Lands Ranger, forwarded report and valuation on section !), block 11, Tangitu S.D., 448 acres, proposed to be opened for discharged soldiers—Adjourned. The Patea County Council forwarded proposals for expenditure of XIOG 15s lid, thirds accrued to September 30, Iftlfi.—Approved conditionally. It was resolved to recommend the fourth Wednesday in the month for ordinary meetings of the Board in 1017. The Board approved of thirds, £761 Is lfld for the Waitomo County Council, accrued to September 30, ltllO, subject to certificate from the ranger.