TARANAKI SHOW.

Taranaki Daily News, 6 March 1919, Page 6

TARANAKI SHOW.

GREAT EXHIBITION OF STOCK. A SUCCESSFUL OPENING. OFFICERS. . Presifimt: Mr. J. S, Connctt; Vieepr»si']er.ts: Messrs W. B. Grant, and if. C. .Sampson; lion, veteriuary surgeons: Messrs ];. Mason and R. B. Wood, M.Ka'.Y K.L., F.V.M.A.; auditor: Mr ,r. S. S. Medley; geueral committee: Messrs G W Browne, I, A. Nolan, C R. Vairbrother, C. E. Dobson, B. Honeyddil, C. W. Ruebe, A. T. Moore, N. W Hill, Geo. Cols mi, J. R. Rowlands, W. Scott, <;. Hoskin, A. 1-. Lister, Hy. Benton, Lewis Jackson, W Honevfield, S. Viekers, 11. H. Pigitt, T. Luxton, G. N. Skelton, G. Longstafl', V. Stanley, E. Jackson, IV. Hall, A. Turnbull, S. Topless, 'f. N. Blackhall, A. 15. Gudopp, A. E. Washer, \V. K. Morris, H. L. Spcnce, F. Hodson, J H. Allen, Roy Gilbert, H. H. Olson, Herbert Ward, T. Smellie, W. M'Kenzie, H. J. Koller, H. Linn, ~ R. Hill, E. D. Ansford, Lewis Bishop, E. R. Bayly, H. J. Moverley, D. Penwarde 1, E. Stanley; secretary: William P. Okey. Judges Horses —Lig'iit: Geo. King (New Plymouth) and M. F. Baird (Hastings); draught, W. Gadsby (Te liuiti). Cattle —Shorthorns and milking Shorthorns, J. Grant (Woodville); Ayrshires, A. Montpomerie (Kauwhata, Palmcrston North); Friesians, Jas. H. Parkinson (Opotiki); Jerseys, F. E. Day (Pencarrow, lamahere); grade Jerseys, R. J. Linn fat cattle, F. Besley tWhenuakura). Sheep (except fats)—R. Bremer (Waverlcy). Fats and freezem, F. Beesley (Wlianuakurt). Pigs (except bacon and porkere)—W. Gadsby (Te Kuiti); bacon pigß and porkers, J. Allan (Inglevciod). Green feed —Hy King (Lower Mangorei, New Plymouth), and T. Luxton (Waitara). Stewards. —Judges: Messrs J. Connett, Newton King, A. Alexander, G. W. Browne, H. Linn. Ring and competition: Messrs. L. A. Noli'.n (supervisor), C. Fair brother, R. H. Figott. Number: Messrs. T. Luxton, K. Ki>k. Measuring: Mr. W. H. Jury Light horses: Messrs L. Birdling (mounted steward), H. Linn, S. Sheen, A. P. Lister. Draught horses: Messrs. Smellie, Geo. Cdson, John Sampson, jii.-. Fat cattle: %'essrs B. Honeyfield, S. Topless, A. E. Washer. Shorthorns and milking Shorthorns: Messrs. J H. Frethey, E. .Stanley, E. D. Ansford. Frisians: Messrs W. Scott, E. R. Bayly, D. Penv.'art'en, Lewis Bishop. Ayrshires: Messrs A. M'L. Thomson, E. Cole, G. Longstaff. Jerseys: Messrs A. R. Gudopp, Hy. Benton, H. 0. Skelton, T. N. Blackhall. Grade Jerseys: Messrs. S. Viekers, E. Jackson, A. W. Phillips Sheep: Purebred'and grade, Messrs. A. J. Guscott, R. Ciemow, r. Hoskin; fats and freezers, Messrs S. Guscott, A. Hughes, J. H. Allen. Pigs: Messrs. W. Bocoek, J Sanders Green ned competition Messrs. T. N Blackhall, Hy. King, J. R. Rowlands. Gate and accommodation: Messrs N. W. Hill, J. R. Hill, F. Hodson. Overseeing: Messrs- W. B. Grant and C. Dobson. Marshal: Mr. L. A. Nolan.

The Taranaki A. and P. Association's 44th annual autumn show opened yesterday, under most auspicious circumstances. The weather was all that could be desired, the grounds were in good condition, and for the first day the attendance was well up to, if not greater than, former years- In point of entries the number of exhibits greatly exceed those of any previous show. The catalogue includes practically all the winners from the Hawera and Strait ford shows, as well as many exhibits from other breeders who were not able to exhibit at the other shows in the district. Tt is oeyond auestion, also, that the quality of the exhibits reaches a very high standard, and probably no better has ever been seen locally. This is evidenced by the difficulty the judges had in placing their' awards in some of the classes, consequently the results were not made known till late in the afternoon.

The officials of the society arc to be commended for the excellent arrangements made for carrying out the wori yesterday, everything being in readiness for commencing judging at the scheduled time, and the work proceeded smoothly throughout the day.

The cattle section is naturallv the strong feature of the show, and some really ■fine stock was on exhibition. The premier position, both in regard to the number of entries and the condition in which the stock was placed before the judge, must be given to the Jersey classes. It is doubtful if a finer display of this breed could be gathered together in any other part of the Dominion. Totalling thfe whole of the entries in these classes the number reaches 196 cows and heifers, with an additional 4'2 in the classes for bulls. Next in order of size come the Friesians,' which also are a lot typical of the breed, the number of entries being 60, while the Ayrshires account for 62 entries. The registered Shorthorns, though not such a popular class locally, are none the less of excellent quality, and those who have entered thesa have every reason to be proud of the' specimens they sent forward. The fat cattle classes account for 2o entries, and show that the district is well adapted to the purposes of this class of animal. «

The entries in the sheep classes, of course, cannot he compared, in point of numbers, with the cattle section. They are none the less a worthy representation of the possibilities of the district with regard to mutton and wool production. In the purebred section the English Leicester* are the most numerous, and some splendid specimens of the type have heen sent forward. The Lincoln* and Romnev Marsh are about equal, whilst fihropshires and Soutndowns are also represented. The farmers' classes have drawn a fair number of entries. There are only 2 separate entrants in the classes for English Leicester flock sheep, hut the fat sheep anrt freezers have attracted more competition. In the latter the iudge considered gome were too heavy for the first grade freezers. Piers are a small class, the Berkshire being most conspicuous. The classes for any other variety of pigs suitable either for bacon or pork drew 17 entries. Considering the conditions of the district, the section for hor=cs is somewhat disappointing, more particularly in the draught clashes. The entries are small, and the quality could bo improved upon. The thoroughbreds are a good lot, anM the number of entries is larger thftn has been the ease for several years. The hack and harness classes, and also the ponies, are a representative lot, and good entries have been received for the jumping events. There are a few exhibits of implements essential to the rural industries of *he district, including motor tractor*, ploughs, motor cars and milking machines, as well as exhibits of seeds and manure*. An exhibit to tht around

is that of products from the Farmers' freezing works-. The side-shows are, as usual, in evidence, though yesterday, no doubt, time hung heavily with most of the showmen. The most conspicuous of these ai'e Jeff Johnson, a clever classic daiteer, who also lias a freak goat-sheep animal on exhibition; mid Patrick O'Connor, the Irish giant, who is over eight feet In height, well proportioned, as straight as a stick, and a real soldier of t'>e King, hiving seen seivice in India, Afghanistan and France. The catering "i in the capable hands of a "-trong committee of Indies Interested in the '-.ociety. under the direction of Mrs. J S Connett, and tl'oy services yesterday w'-iioh leit nothing to he d.->-nired. The tabic? in the dining vc<v\ were tasteful! •■ set out and decorated, .and the whole organisation nnpparod to wor'' with the u'most smoothness. There rwd be no doul t a= to the a'vlitv of the ladies to rope with the demands of neonle's dav to-day Tn addition to the luncheon and a f ti»rnoon tea stalls the Indies also "nav<- a tent for the sale of fruit, soft drink"-, ire cream, etc. The booth is in the char™ of Mr. 15. Whittle. The president of the society ('Mr, J. ?. Connett) was assiduous in his endeavors to attend to visitors, particularly those from other centres and venresentativns of kindred organisations. Prominent amongst those present was Mr. A L. Humphries, the late secretary of the society, who has recently returned from active service. The other officials of the society "were equally earnest in their desire to make the visit of patrons as enjoyable as possible, and a big won of praise is due to the «<»>r»tnr? (Mr. W. P. Okey), for the excellent organisation of the whole show. PEOPLE'S DAY TO-DAY. All that should be necessary to ensure a record attendance at the Taranaki A. and P. showgrounds on the occasion of People's Day is a continuance of fine weather. The officials and the exhibitors have done their part in bringing together as fine an exhibition of dairy stock as it would be possible to see on any show-ground, whilst the horses and other sections all make a worthy display. It only remains for the public, both in town and country, to show their appreciation by attending in large numbers at the prettily situated and well appointed showgrounds at the Waiwakaiho. The grand parade at 1,30 p.m. should alone he worth travelling a long way to see. In addition, there is much to interest and amuse. The competitions in the ring during the afternoon promise to |be of an exceptionally high standard, a new,, feature having been introduced, namely, a high jump. There are numerous machinery and implement exhibits, whilst the side shows, particularly the Celtic giant, Patrick O'Connor, and the famous American dancer, Jeff Johnson, are well worthy of a visit. Every provision has been made for the comfort of visitors. The catering is controlled by a capable committee of ladies, and both luncheon and afternoon tea will be obtainable at a commodious luncheon room under the stand. Mr. E. Whittle controls the refreshment booth. A feature of the afternoon will he the musical programme to be given by the Citizens' Band, the items having been specially selected by the conductor, Mr. McLeod. Special train arrangements have been made for the convenience of country visitors, trains leaving Smart Road at 5.35 p.m. and 6.15 p.m. On account of the present disorganised state of the tram service those townspeople who can do so would be wise to get out as early as possible. The prize awards were as follow: CATTLE. REGISTERED SHORTHORNS. ' Bull, from Ju'y, 1915.—Arthur Needham'* (Douglas) Lord K.tchener, 1. Bull, Bince July, 1916 R. Turnbull and Son's (Sentry Hill) Prince Riddington, 1 and champion; Dan N. Holmes' (Opunake) 2. B-ill, since July, 1917.—Arthur Needham's Lord Kitchener Son, 1 and reserve; Dan N. Holmes, 2; F. J. Cowling (Omata). 3Bull, since July, i918.~C. Hoskin (Fitzrov), 1, 2 and. h.c; Arthur Needham, 3. Cow, since July, 1915. R. Turnbull and Son's Netherby Tulip 1. Heife>- since July, IM6.—F. J. Cowling's Goldfinch 111. 1, R. Turnbull and Son 2, F J. Cowling 3. s Two leifers July, 1916. F. J. Cowling 1. Heifer, since July, 1917. R. Turnbull and Son's Dot 11., 1; and Mona VI., 2;, A. Needham, 3; F. J. Cowling, c. ' Cow, prior to fuly, 1915. R. Tiunbull and Sen's (Sentry Hill) Violet, by Edward's Dairyman—Mona, 1 and champion; K Turnbull and Son's Snow, by Edwa-d's Dairyman—Fancy, 2 and reserve. Arthur Needham. 3; F. J. Cowling, h.c; ,'•' W. Lovell, c. Two heifers, since July, 1917. F. J. Cowr.iig's Tiny 11., 1; C. Hoskin, 2; A. Needham, 3. Heifer, since July, I;>)B.—A. Needham, 1 and 2; F. J. Cowling, 3. Twc. l.eifers, since Juiy, 1918.—A. Needham i; F. J. Cowling, 2. PEDIGREE FRISIANS. Bull, irior to July, 191.1 R. Castle's (Manaia) Holland Queen's Son, by King Segis Wild Rose Homestead—Holland Quean, '. and champion; Mrs S. A. Morrow's (Rahotu) King of the Black and Whites, 2; G. A. Marchant's (Cardiff) Canary Paul of Lakeside, 8. Bui;, since July, 1915 J. W. J. Gardiner's (Lowgarth) King Scgis Diamond, by Lakeside King of Diamonds—Rose Homestead, 1 and reserve; C. M. Clifford Bros' (Lepperton) Winana Van Segis, 2. Bull, since July, 19ifi.—W. J. Bradford'.; (Auroa), 1 and 2 Bifll, since July, 1917.—G, A. Marchant's Coldstream Netherland de Kol, 1; W. .T. Bradford, 2; J. W. J. Gardiner, 3. Bull, since July, 1918.—A. H. Street (Beli Blcck), 1; H. E. Johnson (Hawera), 2; A. E Street, 3; C. M. Clifford Bros., v.h.c.

Cow, prior to July, 1915.—6. A. Marchant's (Cardiff) Coldstream Beauty Pieterje, by Pieterje Netherland Paul— Coldstream Beauty, 1 and reserve; Hy. Johnson (Stratford), 2 and v.h.c.; H. E. Johnson, 3. Oow, since July, 1915. J. W, J. Gardiner's iLowgarth) Lakeside Beauty Canary by Canary Paul Forbes Oak—Oak Bea ity. 1 and champion; J. W. J. Gardiner's Lowgarth Queen Wild Rose, 2: A. H Street, 3; W. J. Bradford, v.h.c. Heifer since July, 1910.—A. H. Street's Woodland Laddi; Man-jx Lady, 1; G. A, Man-hart, 2; W. R. Wheeler (Durham Road, Inglewood), 3; W. J. Bradford, v.h.c. T«vo heifers since July, 1910— W. J, Bra iforti, 1; E, £. Johnson* &

Hoifer since July l!)li\—J. W. J. Gardiner 1 and 2; H. E. Johnson, 3; G. A Marchaiit, v.h.c., Hy. Johnson, h.c. Two Heifers, since July, 1917. J. W- J. Gardiner, 1 and v.h.c.; C. M. Clifford Bros. i; Hy. Johnson, ,i. Heifer since July, 1918. J. W. J. Gardiner. 1 and 3; A. H. Street 2 and v.h.c ; W. J. Bradford, h.c. T\vo heifers, since July, 1918. J. W. J. Gardiner, 1; A. H. Street 2; W. J. Bradford, 3 PEDIGREE AYRSHIRES.

Bull, prior to July, 1915/ W. Hall's. (Lepperlon) Dominion Ifeauty Bonus, by Neti.erton Good Boni's—East Newton Beauty. 1 and champion; Mrs. E, M. Hawke', (Auroal Style, di Urookside, by •Styl" of Ingle-word—Lady Carrick, 2 and reserve; W. Hall, 3. Bull, since July, 1915. W. Hall's Czar of Kdeudale, 1. iintk, since July, 1916.—W Hall's Truby of Ivlendale, 1; Olson Bros., 2 and ;i. Bull since July, 1917—Olson Bros. (Egmont Village), 1; W. Hall, 2 and 3. Bull since July, 191S- Mrs. E. M. ilaw'ies. 1; W. Hall, 2 and v.h.c.; Olson Bros., 3. Cow prior to July, 1915 W. Hall's (Lejpeifon), Dewdrop by Style of Inglewood- Dewdrop of Auroa, 1 and reserve; Olson Bros, (Egmont Village), 2; Olson Bros., 3 Cow, since July, 1915.—0150n 8.-os.' Jessie of Fair View, 1 and champ.; W. Hall, 2; Olson Bros., 3. Heifer since July, 1915. W. Hall, 1 2 and he ; G. A. Hadler (Fitzroy), 3; Olson Bros., v.h.c. Two heifers since July 19R—W. Hall, 1; Olson Bros., 2 and 3. Heifer since July, 1917. W. Hall, 1 and 2; Olson Bros., 3. Two heifers since July, 1917.—W Hall, 1: Olson Bros., 2; Mrs. E. M. Ilawkcs, (Auroa), 3. Heifer since July, 1918— W. Hall (Le-p----jjerton), 1 and 3; Olson Bros., 2 and Two heifers since July, 191S—W. Hall, 1; Olson,Bros., 2 and 3. PEDIGEE JEIRSEY. Bull prior to July, 1015,—Jolm Hale's Grannie's Knight, by K.CJi.—Grannie's Girt, 1 and reserve; J. A. liurtli's (Bar. rett Road) Maori, 2. Bull sinco July, ]!)io--A. A. Ward's Miro Meadow's Maori Boy, by Admiral of Puketapu—.Miro Meadow's Buttercup, 1 and champ.; H. L Spence's Beachland's Little Swan, 2; Jas. Muir's (Brixton) Pig Jim, 3. Bull since July, 1916. A. A. Ward's M:m Meadow's Paddy, ] ; N. W. .Hill's (Hillsborough) Fox's Chieftain, 2; A. W. 'Phillips' (Rahotu) Miro Meadow's Victor, 3. Bull, Since July, If>l7.—A. AMiro Meadow's Dick, 1. and Miro Meadow's Toby. 2; J. H. Street's Oakvale's M.C., 3; D. Watkina' (Huiroa) Eaton Kin.? Charm, v.h.c. Bull, since Julv, 1918, F. W. Cornwall's (Bell Block) s by Hollvbank Squire—Belle Mfthone, 1; H. C. Sampson (Hillsborough), 2; A. A. Ward, 3 and v.h.c. Bull since July 1917. from semi-offi-cial ly tested cow.—A. A. Ward, 1 and 2; Francis Dodunsky (Piakau), 3. Cow prior to July 1915. H. Salway's (Bell Block) Majesty's Eileen, l>v Majesty Fox—Eileen Maid 11, 1 and reserve; A. J- Smith's (Cardiff) Ruth Fairy, 2; A. A. Ward's Miro Meadow Duchess, 3. Cow, since July, 1915.—A. A. Ward's Miro Meadow's Melba, 1; Maud, 2•: Eirby, 3. Heifer, since July 1916,—A. G. Oc.lson's (Bell Bock) Genoa's Belle, 1; H. 0. Sampson's Milady. 2; Washington Pollock's (Stratford) Bilberry's Gem, 3. Heifer since July 1917. H. Buxton's (Auroa) Briar's Queen, 1; .T. H. Street's Oakvale's Echo, 2; G. A. Hadler's (Fitzroy) Mi Ivy, 3; A. G. Colson, v.h.c. and h.c.: IT. L. Spence, c. Two heifers since July, 1917.—John Hfl.le. 1; H. L. Spence, 2;' A- G. Colson, 3; 'Rnnford Bros, v.h.c.

Heifer since July 1918.—F W. Cornwall, 1 and 2; C. W. Ruebe (Westown), 3; E. g. Walker (Stratford), v.h.c. Two heifers since July, 1918. H. Buxton (Auroa). 1; H. O. Sampson, 2; Harry Salway, 3; Francis Dodunski, v.h.c. SEMI-OFFICIALLY TESTED JERSEY COWS. Jersey cow prior to July, 1915, to which certificates of record have been awarded by the New Zealand Department of Agriculture for milk and butterfat records made under semi-official test. Judged on type—H. B. Lepper's (Lepperton) Ruth 11, 1 and champ.; Kirry Salway's Majestjfls Eile«n, 12; A. A. Ward's Miro Meadow's Duehesb, 3. Jersey cow since July, 1915, conditions a-a above. —A. A. Ward s Miro Meadow's Melba, 1; Maud, 2; Ruby, 3. GRADE SECTION GRADE SHORTHORNS. Heifer, since July, 1918.—W- Pratt (Bell Block) 1; A. ?*. Colson (Bell Block, 2; S. W. Hill (Egmont Village), 3. GRADE FRIESIAN, Heifer, since July, 1017. —E. D. Ansford (Omata), 1; T. Inglis (Brixton), 2; A. H. Street. 3. GRADE AYRSHIRES. Heifer since July, 1918—Mrs. S. W. Hill (Egmont Village), 1; S. W. Hill, 2. GRADE JERSEYS.

Cow in milk, prior to July, 1916.—Ge0. Cilson (Fitzroy), 1; Harry Sal way (Bell Block), 2; H. C. Sampson (Hillsborough) 3. Heifer since July 1916. J. H. Street (■Bell Block), 1; P. E. Garvey (Stratford), 2; Geo. Colson, 3. Heifer, since July, 1917. W. Pratt (Bell Block), 1; A. G. Colson (Bell Block), 2 and 3. Heifer, since July, 1018.— H. C- Sampson. 1; J. A. Kurth (Barrett Road), 2; A. R. Gudopp (We.=town), 3. FAT CATTLE (Open Classes). Bullock, any age.—A. T. Wills (Hawera), 1 and 2; E. Marfell (Toko), 3. Cow, any age—McDonald Bros. (Stratford), 1; Mark Barnett (Fitzroy), 2; G, S Hobbs (Hawera), 3 and h.c. Steer, under 4 years —Taranaki Farmers' Meat Co., Ltd. (Fitzroy) 1; A. T Wills, 2; E. Marfell, 3. Cow, under 4 years.—G. S. Hobbs, 1 asd 2. Two stsers, most suitable for freezing -A. T. Wills, 1; Mark Barnett, 2; E. Marfell, 3; M Barnett, li.c. New Zealand Friesian Association special for best Friesian fat bullock.—A. T. Wills, 1; £. Marfell, 2.

HORSES. DRAUGHTS. Marc, with foal at foot.—Chas. Kyngdon (New Plymouth) 1, Foal, in previous class.—Chas. Kyngdan li

Mare, prior to August, 1915. W. Richards' (Cardiff) Royal Maid 1. Mare, since August, 1915. J. S. Johnstone's (Okaiawa) Thistle Brae 1. Mare, since August, 1910. J. S. Johnstone's Nita 1. Filly, since August, 1917—Chas. Kyngdon 1, ,W. Richards 2. Pair heavy draught mares or fillics.--J. S. Johnstone 1. Pair liglit draught horses.—S. Gadsby (Stratford) 1. THOROUGHBREDS. Colt or gelding, since August, 1916. New-oil King, 1; Wm. P. Nicoll, 2. Mare in foal, or with foal at foot.— Tito (Bell Block), 1; W P. Nicoll, 2. Filly, since August, 1917. E. George's Potoa 1, Mrs. E. K, Hawken's Lady Koteropo 2. CARRIAGE HORSES AND HACKS. Colt, filly, or gelding, since August, 1917, likely to make good Baddle or carriage horse.—H. H. Giddy (Bell Block) 1. Filly or gelding, since August, 1915. R. -T. Hodson (Waitara) 1, Miss B, Knox' (Tc Popo) 2. Filly or gelding, since August, 1916. 0. J. Knuckey (Brixton), 1. PONIES. Pony, under 12 hands (to be ridden by hoy or girl under 12).—A. E. Western's (Manaia) Piriaka 1, Chift. Patterson's (Kapuni) Flora 2. Pony, 12 hands and under 13 hands (to be ridden by a boy or girl under 14). —Miss B. Knox's Dick 1, Mrs. H. L Abbott's (Waitara) Nelson 2, M. B. Doolaghty (Opunake) 3. HACKS. Ijadyi'B hack, over 15 hands, to he ridden by a lady.—H. L. Abbott's (Waitara) Darn ley 1, B. W Harvey's (Waverley) Braemar 2, Miss May Sole's (Bell Block) The General 3. Mare or gelding, most suitable for hunter, may be called upon to jump Stan. Symes' Osprey 1, Chas. Patterson's Tofua 2, A. G. Wood's (Tikorangi) Patronale 3. Weight-carrying cob, up to 14st.— Miss May Sole's (Bell Blcck) The General 1, Thos. Perry's (Mangatoki) Duchess 2, S. Symes' Osprey 3. Cob, not over 15 hands or under 14.1, up to 13st. —Miss Olive Davy (Lower Mangorei) 1, Thos. Perry -2, R. Ritchie (Inglewood) 3. Best walking hack, soundness, pace, style, and action to be considered.—A. P. Lister (Frankley Road) 1, E. C. Stanley's (Hillsborough) Piastre 2, W. T. Bailey's (Hawera) Blue Bel! 3.

Troop horse, up to Ust., not under ID nor exceeding 15.3 hands. —Miss May Sole's The General 1, Thomas Perry's Duchess 2, A. P. Lister's entry 3. Farmer's utility horse.—P. Staeliurski (Smart Road) 1, A. P. Lister 2, E. A. Grigg (Smart Road) 3. Beat trotting mare or gelding, to he ridden, speed, action, and appearance.— E. Hancock's (Eltham) Cliff 1, G. Warrender's (Eltham) Wildwood King, 2. SPRING TRAP HORSES. Farmer's single horse, up to 15c\vt., shown and driven in spring cart.—A. J Hales' (Hillsborou«h) Tommy 1, C. W Hodge's (Vogeltown) Chumie 2, S. Gadsby's (Stratford) Prince h.c. Mare or gelding, in Tegular work, for spring cart or express purposes, up to 1 ton.—A. Haskell (Bell Block) 1, J. Medley (Inglewood) 2. HARNESS HORSES. Harness horse, 15.1 hands or under, to be shown or driven in harness.—G. H. Short's Handsome Lad 1, X. P. Curd's (Inglewood) St. Garnet 2, S. A. Campbell's (Uruti) Kit 3. Pony, 13 to 14 hands.—A. H. Jeffrey's (Bell Block) Roanv 1, Mrs. H. L. Abbott's (Waitara) Nelson 2. Pony, 12 to 13 hands.—M. B. Doolaghty's (Opunake) 1, Mrs. H. L. Abbott 2, C'has. Patterson 3. LEAPING AND OTHER COMPETITIONS. Maiden hunter's competition, up to list.; first £O, second £3, thinl £1. — L. Payne's (Lepperton) Glen Royal 1, Miss M. Williams' (Hawera) Tasman 2, W. T. Bailey'f (Hawera) Blue Bell 3. The first two horses were ridden by L. Payne. Interprovincial hunters' competition, open to members of the North Taranaki and Egmont-Wanganui Hunt Clubß; first prize £O, second £3, third £1. — .1, Northcote's (Urenui) Mick 1, L. G. Payne's (Lepperton) Glen Royal 2, D. Crocker's (Novmanbv) Mac 3. Best lady rider. —Miss May Sole (Bell Block) 1, Mrs. .T. E. Anderson (Whangamomona) 2, Mrs. G. W. Tarry (Inglewood), Miss Meads (New Plymouth), and Miss M. Brown (Hawera) v.h.e. The judges said that this was the hardest class they had to adjudicate on and it was very difficult to select the winners. Pony jumping, not over 14.2 hands, to bt ridden by boy or girl under 17.—Miss B. Knox's (Te Popo) Dick 1, Miss M. Williams' (Hawera) Tasman 2, Chas. Patterson's (Kapuni) Flora 3. Best 1 bare-back pony rider, under 17 years.—Stuart Bailey (Hawera) 1, W. Rose (Tikorangi) 2, A. "Williams (Hawera) 3. Best lady driver.—Miss G. W. TaiTy 1, Miss May Sole 2.

SHEEP. ENGLISH LEICESTER. Ram, 4-tooth or over—Frank Hoskin (Sentrv Hill), 1 and champion and 3; J. H. Street (Bell Block), 2 Bam, 2-tooth—J. H. Street, 1 and reserve; A J. and G. R. Old (Sentry Hill), 2; Frank Hoskin, 3. Two rams, 2-tooth—J. H, Street, 1; Frank Hoskin, 2. Ewe, 4-tooth or over—Frank Hoskin, 1 and reserve and v.h.c; J. H. Street, 2 and 3. Two ewes, 4-tooth or over—J. H. Street 1 and 2; A. J. and G. R. Old, 3; Frank Hosfcin, v.h.c. Two ewes, 2-tooth—J. H. Street, 1 and 2; A. J. and G. R. Old, 3. Ewe, 2-tooth—J. H. Street, 1 and champion and 2; Frank Hoskin, 3; A. J. and G. R. Old, v.h.c. Ram lamb—J. H. Street, 1; A. J. and G. R. Old, 2; Frank Hoskin, 3 and v.h.c Two ram lambs—J. H. Street, 1; Frank Hoskin, 2. Ewe hmb—J. H. Street, 1 and 3; A. J. and G. R. Old, 2. Two ewe lambs—J. H. Street, 1 and 3; Frank Hoskin, 2: A. J. and G. R. Old, h.c. LWCOLNS. In Lincolns, Mr. E. Marfell, Toko, showed some fine sheep and scored eleven first and also championship for ewe and ram. T. N. Blackhall, of Lcpperton, scored second and third in clasa for twotooth ram.

SOUTHDOWNS. Ram, 4-tooth or over—Hy. Wewon (New Plymouth), 1 and champion; H. Cook, 2 and 3. 1 , .ROMNEY MARSH. J. Blair, of Hawera, was a very strong competitor in the Romney Marsh section, his sheep being of particularly good quality. He received both championships in ram and ewes, and was also awarded ten iirsta. T. N. Blackhall was awarded second and third for ewe, 4-tooth or ovei', and L. Jordan (Bell Block) second for 2-tooth ewe. SHROPSHIRES. In Shropshirea, J. H. Street (Bell BIock) was the only exhibitor, and he entered some splendid sheep in four classes, Bcorhig two championships, four firsts, three seconds,, and two thirds. FARMERS' CLASSES. FLOCK SIIEEP. (Must not be entered in or eligible for entry in flock book.) Two ewes, 4-tooth or over —H. Jeffrey (Bell Block), 1; J. H. Street, 2 and 3. Two ewes, 2-tooth—J. H. Street, 1 and 2. Two ewe lambs—J. H. Street, 1 and 2. FAT SHEEP. Three ewes, long wool—E. Marfell, 1; J. A. Kurth, 2. Throe sheep,, under 20 month, long wool—B. Jeffery (Bell Block), 1; A. T. Wills (Hawera), 2 and 3. Three ewes, down or short wool—J. H. Street,!; A. T. Wills, 2 Three lambs, long wool—J, H. Street, 1; H. Jeffery, 2. Three lambs, down or short wool—A. T. Wills, 1 and 2. Three wethers, long wool—A. T. Wills, 1 and 2, J. Lucena (Toko) 3. Tur« ewes, long wool—E. Marfell, 1; Hy. Weston (New Plymouth), 2; R. Brown (Mangamingi), 3. Three wethers, down or short wool —A. T. Wills, 1. Three ewes, down or short wool—A. T. Wills, 1 and 2. Three lambs, down or short wool—A. T. Wills 1 and 2, H. Cook (Toko) 3. Boar, over 1 year—D. Stewart (Normanby, 1 and champion. Boar, under 1 year—Fred Sampson (Senary Hill), 1. Sow,'ever 1 year—D. Stewart, 1. Sow, under 1 yea —Fred Sampson, 1; W. Pratt, 2. So>v, under 0 months —T. Smellie (Hillsborough), 1; A. R. Gudopp (Westownl, 2 and 3. Sow and litter of pies—J. A. Kurth (Barrett Road) 1. ANY OTHER VARIETY PURE-BRED PIG. Two pigs most suitable for factory bacon, 1121b to ). r >olb—F. Jordan (Lower Mangorei), 1; H. 0. Skelton (Smart Road), 2 and 3; F. Jordan, v.h.c. Pi;; most suitable for pork—A. R. Gudopp, 1; J. A. Kurth, 2; F. Jordan, 3; A. R. G.idopp, v.h.c. GREEN FEEP COMPETITION. An interesting feature was the autumn feed competition for milk production, from not less than half an acre, a sample to be exhibited on the grounds, weight per acre to be considered. There were some nice samples of turnip, millet, maize, sorghum, and buda kale. The judges (Messrs. Hy. King and T. Luxton j made their awards as follows: Bosl crop of turnips: maximum points, weight 50, size and quality 30, cultivation and freedom from weeds 10, evenness of crop 10, total 100. W. S. Knuckcy (Waitara), 47.5 tons (39.1, 2G.5, 9.0, 9.0, total 83.G points), 1. F. Y Andrews (Huhangi) 45.75 tons <38.'.2, 27.0, 8.5, 9.0, total 82.62), 2. George Gibson (Oaonui), 45.25 tons (37.7, 27.0, 9.0, 8.5, total 82.2) 3. A. S. Frost (Omata) 80 points, and J. A. Kurth (Barrett Road) 78.5. Beat sample any other variety green fodder—J. A. Kurth (Barrett Road),