STRATFORD SHOW

Taranaki Daily News, 27 November 1919, Page 3

STRATFORD SHOW

OFFICIALS. Chairmen of Committees.—President. R. Dingle; office and press, R. .Masters: judges' steward,-J. B. Richards; horse section, W. D. Colson; ring section, \V. B. Fearon; cattle section. M. T. Phillips; sheep section. L. D. Webster; pig section, W. H. Rutledge; weight guessing, L. T. Aylward; home industries, W. Pettigrew; dogs, K. Ross: fodder, JFenwick; railway receiving, G: S. Bowers; bull boxes, D. McMillan; side show's, H. T. Cooper'; luncheon department, J. W. Boon; light refreshments. A. Huggett; paddock,.R. M. Phillips; milk, Bart Orr; juvenile judging, W. E. Burley; secretary, A. J. Earr. Stewards bf Departments—Cattle: M. T. Phillips (chairman), E. H. Linnell (assistant); Jersev: W. McAloo-i, E. McCluggage, R- Cottier, A. Betts; Friesian: G. Piigh, Z. T. Walker; Ayrshire: W. Holmes. W. Leslie; Milking Shorthorn: C. R. Finncrty; fat rattle: F. Barnett; crossbred: Adam Sangster, E. G- Finnerty. Horses: W. Colson (chairman). Sheep: L. D. Webster (chairman), R. -Binnie. R. Marfell, S. Downs. Pigs: W. H. Rutledge and assistants; dogs: K. Ross (chairman), H. Masters, "W. E. Pellett. A. A. Cuthher:eon. Railway receiving: G- S. Bowers (chairman) and assistants. Gates: S. M. Porritt (chairman) and assistant?. Luncheon Rooms: .1. W. Boon ichairman). Weight-guessing: T. Aylward (chairman). H. Masters, C R. Finnerty, A. R. Robertson, \V. Donaldson dome industries: W. Pettigrew (chairman), Mesdamcs Thomson, and G. E. Ireland, Misses Neilson, Faull, and Burke. Ring: W. B. Fearon (chairman), H. M. Good. Prize tickets: L. M. Ward. Call steward. horses: A. M. Davis; cattle: A M. Robertson. R. Fryday. Grandstand: K. S. -Walker. Water'supply: W. Jncld. List of Judges. Horses: Light thoroughbreds and harness: H Gillies, Palmerston North; draughts: A. Alexander, New Plymouth. Cattle—.Jersey: H. E. B. Watson. Tai Tapu: Friesian: A. .T. Gallichan, Raiigiotu; Ayrshire: C. J. Cowan, Oaiharu: milking Shorthorn: .T. C Wright. Matapu: dairy classes: .1 Grant. Hawera: fat cattle: V. 80-ley. Whenuakura. Sheen —Purebred: \\ T . H Booth, Carterton: fat sheep: F Besley, Whenuakura. Pigs: W. B. Grant. New Plymoiifh Doffs: D Graham. Wangnnui. Sewing and fancy work- Mrs A. <i. Cross. Wasganui and Mr-. Kjlchen, Wanganui. Home indu=tr : es : Mr?. Sutherland, Inglewood. Art section: .T. McAllister. Stratford Farmers' butter: J- M. Bowman, Midhirst.

The Stratford Spring Show opened yesterday, and will conclude to-day. During the past year, and particularly during the few months preceding the show, new life has been infused into the A. and P. Association by Mr. R. Dingle, •.the president. Mr. Dingle, upon taking (office, immediately started' a campaign !to increase the membership, and in this lie was signally successful. With equal energy and enthusiasm lie threw liimjself into the werk of obtaining donations and entries for the show, and the were equally creditable to tnc people, and the methods of Air. Dingle fnnd his committee. Never before did (the Association have so mauy valuable Ir trophies and prizes to offer, and, consequently owners of stock were very Willing to exhibit. According to one of (the judges who visits all the leading >ehoW3 in the Dominion, Stratford, in isome classes, easily leads Palmerston jNorth, and, going even further, suggested that Holland itself could not proJduce better dairy stock than he had been iksked to judge. ] The day was not altogether favorable. It Tained in the early morning and there Jwds ft slight shower during the day, /whilst a cold wind swept the grounds Jail the afternoon, but the attendance for V first day was more than satisfactory. find the greatest interest was shown in &He numerous exhibits and competition.'". jThe grounds had been prepared with "treat thoroughness and were in the best jof order. As the result of good organisation and management everything A/rent smoothlv, and the judges were able ko get through their work as smartly as {the- .numerous entries and evenness of Ithe quality would permit. ( A number of firms had exhibitions of (machinery, etc., of interest to farmers. knd this helped to give the show attractiveness and increase its value to (the farmers. Circuses and numberless Atide-shows were on the grounds, and I there was no lack of variety in the enfertainments given. The home industry classes were given 4 place in the building under the grandstand, and. though the entries were not Exceptionally large, they were of conspicuously, good quality. There was a continual procession past the stands on phich the cooking, needlework, preserves and other articles were shown. The Fanners' Co-op. showed exhibits ,'pf a general character, Chevrolet cars and Simplex milking machines. Another exhibit which claimed some attention was Te Mata vineyards. Messrs Tibbets and Co. showed a fine Oldsinobile car. The A.W.R. Company had a milking machine in working order, and Mr. Newton King made one of his comprehensive displays. Other exhibits were shown by Mr. Washbourne (Chandler cars) and Mr. Bridger (Ford cars). Tamata wines and the products of the Wanganui Fresh Food and Ice Co. were also prominent among the private exhibits. The secretary (Mr. A. .7 Barr) and his assistant (Mr. S. Smith) found their duties particularly heavy, but proved quite equal to their work, and the attention and courtesv given by them was aprtreeiated by all. The main interest centred on the cattle. The Ayrshire? were a strong claw. I*ol cow* calved prior to July

THE OPENING DAY A PftONOUNOED SUCCESS RECORD DAIRY CATTLE EXHIBITS

1, 1916, Mr. T. H. Colpman's exhibit was first and champion, and the entry by Mr. F. Mills, of Hawera, was second and reserve champion. /loth cows were shown in the very best form, and according to the judge, it would be hard to find better in the North Island. The champion had travelled from Waikanae. a distance of 176 miles. She has gained in all 3D prizes and only two of these were thirds. One or two of the entries were shown in backward condition, but quality showed out in every case. Mr. Mills' entry was almost equally as good as Mr. Colpman's. The Jerseys, taken on the whole, were (he best c'olk":tion seen by the judge in New Zealand, especially the females, which cam;' from Carterton. Palmerston! New Plymouth anil all districts in Taranaki. Tiie milk cows (two-year-olds and yearlings) were an outstanding featuvo. In the first placed three cows in milk (first prize for three-year-olds and fust and second prize for two-year-olds) exceptional quality was shown. The prize-winners in the two-year-old heifer class are likely to develop into champions. The £">o prize for New Zealand champion was won by Fox's Patch 11, owned by Mr S. R. Lancaster, of Palmersten North. This cow is a typical Jersey, and she was closely pressed by Majesty's Gileen. both cows being by the imported bull, Majesty's Fox. The aged class was judged by Mr. McCrea, us Mr. Watson was the breeder of the animal that proved the winner. The three-year-old bull which won the £SO, was owned bv Mr. F. Ranford. of Stratford. This bull, although lucking in masculine has lovely outlines, deep body and made a worthy leader! This bull is also of Mr. Watson's breeding. Mr. Watson's judging gave general satisfaction to exhibitors. Another section which aroused the greatest interest was the Friesians. for which a beautiful, solid silver rose bowl, Tallied at fifty guinea-, was presented by Mr. Jackson Campbell, to be awarded lor most points. In milking shorl horns, there are two distinct types-the dairv and beef. According to the rule laid down the entries w<?re judged purely on dairv type. From this point of view they were very fair. The younger classes were rather erratic in type, with the exception of the yearling bull, which was fully up to standard in this respect. The cross-bred cattle were generally so.id. and in the class for the calves the entries placed first were considered a verr nice lot.

The sheep exhibits were not so eom--1 rr.eri'lable a= the cattle. The classes for | Border Leicester? and Soutbdowns were I verv weak, but there were fair entries of Romncv Marsh. Lincolns and freezers. For quality the fat sheep were the best clnss. and there were also some fine entries of fat iambs. The judge regarded the sheep section as satisfactory. PEOPLE'S DAY. To-day will be People's Day, and given line weather, there is certain to be a large attendance of the public, us the central position of the show ground makes it within easy motor ride of any portion of Taranaki, whilst the train arrangements are admirable, the mid-day train from Hawera suiting the South Taranaki settlers, whilst from out east •and New Plymouth special trains have ■ been arranged, the train from New Plymouth leaving at 10.50 a.m. It had I been intended that this should stop at I the show ground, but this has been al- , tered, so the passengers from the north ■ will land as usual at Stratford station. ■ which is within easy walking distance of the ground. Those wiping in motor there will find a continuous taxi ser- , vice. There is much to interest visitors ai Ihe. show. The dairy cattle are sim: , to prove an irresistible'atlraction to all | farmers, whilst the townsman cannot but ! fail to be impressed by the grand parade I of prize winners, which takes place at I 1.30 p.m. There will be some splendid | competitions in the ring. The jumping j events have attracted-many well-known j performers. The home industries and fancy goods section will assuredly appe.il (to the ladies, whilst the dog sect ion will' ; not be neglected. The splendid trade ex- ; hibits, and the numerous sid-shows, <i]i : combine to add interest. The musical portion of the programme has been entrusted to Rogers' orchestra. THE PRIZE LIST. The following is the prize list:- . DAIRY STOCK. PEDIGREE JERSEYS. Cow, prior to July 1016; special prize of £7 10s, given by Associated and New Zealand Jersey Breeders' Association S. R. Lancaster's (Palmerston North) Fox's Patch, by Majesty's Fox (imp.) Patch 11., 1 and champion, H. Salway's (Bell Block) Majesty's Eileen, by Majesty's Fo.v Eileen's"Maid 11.. 2 and reserve, Wren Bros.' (Hawera) Niotina's Gipsy Maud 3, A. A, Ward's (Tariki) Miro, v.h-c. Cow, since July, IAI6, with semiofficial record.—W.' IT. Booth's (Carterton), Oakland's Patch 1, F. Ranford's (Stratford) Delight of Willowbank I. Registered Jersey heifer in milk since July 1917. E Griffiths' (New Plymouth) Viola's Golden Mercedes 1, A. L. Hooper's (Mahoe) Craigie's Lassie 2,

Wren Bros 5 (Hawera), Queen of the Gipsies 3. R. J. Linn's Challenge Cup, best two pedigree cows In raflk, to be won twice in succession. (Previous winners: d 917, J. Nicholson-; 1918, A. and J. O'Donnell). —W. H. Booth's Felicity and Rewa Amaryllis 1, W. V. Harkness* (Tariki) ,Rozol's Sweet Chance and Una's Zenith 2, A. A. Ward's (Tariki) Miro Meadow's , Maud and Miro 3. Cow, prior to July, 191(5 —S. R. Lancaster's (Palmerston" North) Fox's Patch 1, H. Salway's (Bell Block), Majesty's Eileen 2, W. H. Booth's Felicity 3, W. V. Harkness' Una's Zenith he, A. A. Ward's Miro h .c. Heifer, since July, IMC—W. H. Booth's Oakland's Patchwork 1, F. Ranford's Delight of Willowbank 2, H. B. Lepper's (Lepperton) Maori Pearl 3. Heifer, July, I{»l6.—E. Griffiths' Vida's Golden Mercedes 1, A- L. Hooper's (Mahoe), Craig's Lassie 2, Wren Bros.' Queen of the Gipsies 3, W. H. Booth's Rewa Tui v.h.c. Heifer, since July, 191S.—S. R. Lancaster's Ne'nthead Glory Lass 1, H. Morrison's (Toko) Vashti 2, S. R. Lancaster's Neat Maiden 3, F. Hoskins' (Matapu) Lady Jane v.h.c, H. Salway's Eileen's Treasure h.c., H. Salway's Killarney's Glory c. Two heifers, in milk since July, 1917—W. H. Booth's Rewa Naiad and Rewi Tui 1. . Two heifers, since July, 191S.—S. R. Lancaster's Neat Maiden and Neathead's Glory Lass 1, H. Salway's Eileen's Treasure and Killarney's Giory 2, E. S. Walker's Mangaoraka Princess and Charlotte 3. Two cows, prior to July, 1917 (in milk) —W. H. Booth's Felicity and Rewa Amaryllis 1, A. Ward's Miro Meadow's Maud and Miro 2, E. O'Sullivan and Son's Sultan's Daisy and La Preference 3. Bull, prior to July, 101(1.—W. H. Booth's (Carterton) Iron Master of Meadowbrook, by Silverlocks' DukeQueen of Meadowbrook 1 and reserve, A. A. Ward's Miro Meadows 2, A. J. Chaney's (Toko) Nestor of Willowbank Bull, since July, lfllfi.—F. Ranford's (Stratford), Achievement of Willowbpnk by Remarkable of Meadowbrook—Satisfaction of Meadowbrook I and champion, A. J. Lees' (Toko) Footprint of Willowbrook 2. W. 11. Were (Toko) Nestor of Willowbank 3. 'Bull, since July, 1917—5. J. Bennett's (Kaupokonni). Mail's Noble General 1, A. A. Ward's Miro Meadow's Dav Dawn 2. E. O'Sullivan's (Tariki) Mcudowvale' Conqueror 3. Bull, since July, 101S.—Linn Bros.' iNormanby), Willow brook Lord 1, John Hale's (New Plymouth) Meadowvale General Daisv 2, C. Goodson's (Hawera), N T gala 3. J Bull, any age, and three females, two j years or over.—W. H. Booth's Ironj master of Meadowbrook. and Felicity, | Rewa Amaryllis, and Oaklnnds' Patchj.less 1, A. A. Ward's Miro Meadow's | Maori Boy, Maud. Ruby, and Miro 2, T. i Ranford's Achievement of Willowbank, I Soumise Tonsy. Dclieht of Willowbank, and Willowbank Ability 3. PEDIGREE AYRSHIRES. Cow. since July, 1910— T. H. Colpman (Waikanae) 1 and champion, F. Mills' (Hawera) Lottie of Waipapa 2 and reserve. Moumahaki State Farm's | Wyllieland Kate Lockhart 3, F. Mills i v.h.c. aid c. I Ileife- since July. ]!)lfi.—Olson Bros.' (Egmou;. Village), Gcnerositv of Wood--1 lands 1. V. Mills' Lady Boiia of W.tiI papa 2, J. Tristram's Bonnie Poppv 3 Heifer, since July, 19117. F. MiIUV I A debt, of Waipapa 1, Olson Bros.' Lorna ; of Woodlands 2, and Kitty of Woodlands

j Heifer, since July, 1918—Moumahaki j State Farm's Dominion Daphne 1. Mou- ] mahaki State Farm's Dominion Mona 2, ! Olson Bros.' Sweet S/nilc of W. 3, F. Mills' v.h.c. N. A. Brown h.c. Two heifers, in milk, since July, 1917—F. Mills' Adcla and Lady Clare 1, Olson Bros.' •?. Two heifers, since July, IMS.— Moumahaki State Farm's Dominion Mona and Daphne 1. F. Mills' Betsv and Greta 2. Olson Bros.' 3. Tvto cows, in milk, prior to Julv, 1917. -F. Mills 1 and 2, Moumahaki State Farm 3. , Bull, prior to July. 101C—Moumahaki State Farm's Auchenbrain Exchange 1 and reserveBull, since July, IMfi.—Moumahaki State Farm's Dominion Dalesman I, N. A. P.rown's (Ngaere) Sandv McTatrgart of Ora 2. Bull, since July. 1017. F. Mills' Good Rope of Awainoa 1 and champion, Olson Bros.' Bill Massev of Woodlands i. Bull, since July, 1918. F. Mills 1, Olson Bros. 2 and 3. N A. Brown v.h.c. Bull, any aire, and three finales two years or over—F. Mills 1. Moumahaki State Farm 2. Olson Bros. 3. PEDIGREE FRIESIANS. Cows, with semi-official test records judged on type, record to be considered live points for every 100 lbs. of fat: first, Stratford branch Friesian Association's .fill 10s, second £» as, third £2 2s—L. Hitchcock's (Manaia) Waihi Lass 1. L. Hitchcock's Waihi Buttercup 2, H R. Green's (Kaironga) Gem uaicland Maida :i, C. Mayhcnd's (Midhint) Milkmaid of Brundee v.h# H. E. Johnson's (Hawera) Patience of Brundee h.c. Cow, prior to July, lfllC—H. R. Green's (Jem Oakland Maida 1, H. W. Hoskins' (Mangatoki) Nazil Fayne Segis 2, L. Hitchcock's (Manaia) Waihi Buttercup 3, G. A. Marchant- ana -Sons' (Cardiff) Coldstream Star he, L. Hitchcock c. Tfe.fer, since July. 1017— H. Johnson's (Stratford) Lady Bountiful Domino 1, L. Hitchcock's Maid of Waihi 2, L. Hitchock's Sylvia Jewel 3, II R. Green v.h.c, H. W. Hoskin h.c. Heifer, since July, 101(1 H. Johnson's (Stratford) Lady Bountiful Domino 1, L. Hitchcock's Segis Lassie 2, G. A. Marchant's Princess de Kol of Coldstream 3. Heifer, since July, 1918—L- Hitchcock's Waihi Friesian's Queen 1, L. Hitchcock's Waihi Milkmaid 2, L. Hitchcock's Waihi Polly 3, W. Richards' (Cardiff) Monavale Queen. Bess v.h.c., H. E. Tohnson's (Hawera) Countess de Kol h.c, L. Hitchcock's Segis Lady of Waihi e. Two heifers, in milk, since July, 1018. ~L. Hitchcock's Maid of Waihi and Sylvia Jewel 1, H. Johnson's Ladv Bountiful Domino and Madam Domino 2, G. A. Marcliant. and Sons' 3. Two heifers, since July, 1018.— G. A. Marchant and Sons' (Cardiff) 1, L, Hitchcock 2, W. Richards (Cardiff) 3, D. R. Green (Kaironga) v.h.c. Two cows, prior to July, 1017.—D. Hitchcock's Waihi Lass and Pontiac Lassie 1, G. A. Marchant and Sons' 2. Bull, prior to July, 191(5.—G. A. Marchant and Sons' Canary Paul of Lakeside 1 and champion, R. Castles' (Matapu), Holland Queen's Son 2, L. Hitchcock's Frieslar.d Grigg Laddie 3, R. Castles' The Brilliant Gordon o' Gowric v.h.c. Bull, since July, 1910. G. A. Marchant and Sons' King Manor of Ashley 1, L. Hitchock's Waihi Butter Boy 2. H. W. ffoskin's Mynhera Segis Galatea of Roseland 3 ,

Bull, since July, 1917. H. R. Green's (Kaironga) Dominion Domino Dutch Lad 1 and reserve champion, H. E. Johnson's - 2, C. Mayhead's Otta Paul Pieteijc 3. Bull, since July, 1918.—G- A Marchant and Sons' Coldstream Pontiac Paul 1, G. A. Marchant and Sons' Coldstream King Manor 2, W. Richards' Coldstream Paul Pieteije 3. Bull, any age, and three females, two years or over.--11. R. Green 1, R. W. Tloskin 2, L. Hitchcock 3 and h.c, G, A. Marchant v.h.c. PEDIGREE MILKING SHORTHORNS. Cow, prior to July, 1916.—A. Needham's (Douglas) Blossom 1 and champion, A. Needham's Cherry 2 and reserve, 3. Turnbull and Son's (Sentry Hill) Netherby Gipsy 11. 3. Heifer, since July, 1917—A. Needham's Smiler 1. Heifer, since July, 1918. G. C. Knox's (Te Popo) Queen of Metmess 1, A. Needham's Lady Bell 2, A. Needham's Trixy 3. Two heifers—G. C. Knox 1, A- Needham 2, R. Turnbull and Sons 3. Two cows in milk, prior to July 1917. —A. Needham's Cherry and Blessom 1, R. Turnbull and Son's Netherby Gipsy 11., and Netherby Gipsy 111. 2. Bull, prior to July, 1916—A. Needham's Lord Kitchener 1 and champion, H. C. Belcher's (Elfham) Czar of Cornwall Park 2 and reserve, H. A. Hunt's (Stratford) Rototane Duke 3. Bull, since July, 1916. R. McMillans' Pitlochie Dick 1, Dan Holmes, Jr. (Pihama) Acorn 11. 2, G. Martin's (Elthani) Excelsior Dungiven 3. Bull, since July, 1917.—G- Martin's Excelsior 1. .Bull, since July, 1918— G. C, Knox's (Te Popo), King of Melrose 1. Bull, anv age. afld three females.—A. Needham 1, R, Turnbull and Sons 2. GRADE JERSEYS. Cow. in milk, prior to July, 1917. W. IT. Rutledge's (Midhirst) Blue Bell 1. Heifer, in milk, since July 1917.—C. Meuli (Stratford) Fancy .1, W. H. Rutledge's Socks 2, P. E- Garvey's entrv I 3' Heifer, calved since July, 1918. K. Mason's Mira 1, J. Blair's' (Waipuku) Possum 2, J. K. Richard's (Lowgarth) Alipo 3Two heifers, since July, 1918— E. J. Kirkwood's Fairy and Fancy 1. GRADE FRIESIANS. . Cow, in milk, prior to July, 191". T. Lyford (Stratford) 1, G. A. Marchant and Sons 2. Heifer, in milk, since July, 1917 G. A. Marchant and Sons 1. CROSSBRED SECTION. Two dairy rows, in milk, judged on dairy type.—W. H. Rutledge's' Star and Mono- 1, E. H. Linnell's (Midhirst) Heather and Snnray' 2. Cow, prior to Inly, lfllfi; in milk, judged on points—E.'Kollehcr's Ruby 1, A. Barr's Daisy 2, E. H. Linnell's Heather :i. Cow. since July, 1910—F, H. Linnell's "ntry 1, P. E. Garvey's Daisy 2, W. H. Rutledge's Midhirst Star 3. Heifer since July. 1917. E. 11. Linnell's Snnray' 1. J. F. Hammond's entry 2. Kinnear Bros' Cherry 3. Heifer, since July,' 1915.--M. E. Hewitt's Snnkey I.' A. D. Walker's (Ngaere) entry 2, J. PattinsonV entry Two heifers, since July, 191S—A. D. Walker's entry 1, J. Pa'ttjnson's entry Three yearling heifers—A. D. Walker 1. J. Pattinson 2. Three calves—W. 11. Grav (Midhirst) 1, Tho*. On- (Noaero) 2, A. Barr 3. Three heifers, since July, 101!>. —P Linnell's (Midhirst) Snuey 1. Juvenile elass: Heifer" since Julv, 1918—A. D. Walker (Ngaere) 1. FAT CLASSES JOpen). Two bullocks, any age.—A. T. Wills (Hawera! 1. Freisian bullock—A. T. Wills 1. Two bul'oeks. suitable for freezing —A. T. Wills 1. Fat bullock—A. T. Wills 1, Taranaki Farmers' Meat Company 2.

HORSES. THOROUGHBREDS. Filly or gelding from August, 1917 N. A. Brown's (Ngaere) Advance 1. DRAUGHT HORSES. Mare, visibly in foal or with foal at foot—Thos. Perry's (Mangatoki) Darling 1,-A. Eraser (Ratapiko) 2. Dry mare, 4 years or over—Thos. Perry's Glenny 1, A. Fraser 2, Geldii.g, 4 years or over.—Thos. Perry's Dan 1, Thos. Perry's Duke 2, \Y. A. Benifieid's (Stratford)'Bluey 3. Gelding, 3 years or over.—Thos. Perry's Royal 1. Fiily, two vears—Thos. Perry's Flo 1. Filly, 1 year—H. Gray's (Midhirst) Ruby 1. Pair of heavy draughts.—A. Fraser 1, Thos. Perry 2 and 3. Three horse team—Thos. Pei'ry 1 and 2. * COACHING HORSES. (Other than thoroughbred) Filly or gelding, 2 years, suitable to ride or drive—G. A. Tipler (Stratford) 1, F. J. O'Connor (Stratford) 2. Filly or gelding, 1 year, showing qualities suitable to ride or drive.—W. Mc. L. Dowie (Matapuj 1, Amos Durant (Kaponga) 2. Filly, colt or gelding, three years, shown in saddle—N. B. Fletcher (Stratford) 1. Yearling, out of light mare, sired bv Advance—W. Me. L. Dowie 1, Amos Durant 2. SADDLE HORSE. Weight carrying hack, 15 hands or over, up to 14 stone—B. W. Harvev's (Waverley) Mack 1, James Edwin's (Waihi) Moke Moke 2. Weight carrying hack, up to 12 stone. —N. Paterson's (Hawera) Tofua 1, Mrs D. Bekker's (Castleeliff) Gale 2, L. Straehan's (Wanganui) Coraku 3. Best paced hack, to walk, trot and canter—L. Straehan's Coraku 1, Olaf MeCutchan's (Kolmratahi) Poker 2, H. W. Harvey's Mack 3. Best walking hack.-James Edwin's Moke Moke 1, B. W. Harvey's Mack 2, W. McL. Dowie (Matapu) 3. Troop horse, not "over 16 hands.—Jas. Edwin's Moke Moke 1, Mrs D. Bekker's Gale 2, L. Straehan's Coraku 3. Ladies' hack, la hands or under.—Mrs J. E. Anderson's (Whangamomona) Mickey 1, Mrs H. A v King's (Midhirst) Remo 2, W. McL. Dowie's (Matapu) Delight 3. r Ladies' hack; over 15 hands.—L. Straehan's Coraku 1, Olaf MeCutchan's Poker 2, B. W. Harvey's Braeman 3. Cob, 14 to 15 hands.—Thos. Perrv's Victor 1, R, Ritchie's (lnglewood) Friday 2.

PONIES. Mare, visibly in foa! or with foal at foot.—Reg. Collins' (Stratford) Ruby 1. Over 12 hands up to 13, to be riddenMiss B. Knox's Mike 1, H. Vincent's (Kapuni) Jet Black 2, Miss B. Knox's Dick 3. Twelve hands or under, to bo ridden. —Alma Memberv's (Stratford) Kitty 1, H. Haylock's (Stratford) Darky 2, C. Paterson's (Kaprnri) Flora 3. Over 13.2 hands to 14.2, to be ridden.— Mrs J. E. Anderson's Mickey 1, E. David's (Cardiff) Opossum 2, C. Paterson's Nimrod 3. School children's pony, irrespective of size—Miss B. Knox's Mike 1, 11. Vincent's Jet Black 2, Alma Membery's Kitty 3. SHEEP. ROMNEY MARSH. Ram, over 18 months.—Blair and Hunter (Maxwelltown) 1 and champion and 2, Claude H. Weston (New Plymouth) 3. Ram, under 18 months.—Blair and Hunter 1 and 2. Two rams, under 18 months.—Blair and Hunter 1, W. Hathaway (Tuna) 2. Ewes, under 18 months—Blair and Hunter 1 and 2. Two ewes, under 18 months. —Biair and Hunter 1. Ewe, over 18 months, with lamb at foot.—Blair and Hunter 1 and champion, and 2, Donald Ross (Kai Iwi) 3. Two ewes, over 18 months, with lambs at foot—Blair and Hunter 1, Donald Ross 2 and 3. ' The points prize of £5 5s was won by Blair and Hunter. LINCOLNS. Ram, over 18 months.—Donald Ross 1 and champion, 2 and 3. Ram, under IS months—E. Marfell (Toko) 2. Ewe, under IS months.—E. Marfell 1 and 2. Two ewes, under IS months—E. Marfell 2. Ewe, over 18 months, with lamb.—D, Ross 1 and champion, and 2, E. Marfell 3. Two ewes, over IS months.-, with lamb at foot —E. Marfell 1 and 2. E. Marfell won the points prize of £5 ss. BORDER LEICESTER. Ram, over IS months.—D. Ross i and 2. SOUTHDOWN. Ram, over IS months.—D. Ross 1 and 2 "' FREEZERS. Pen of three freezers.—Trustees A. S Tonk's Estate (Hawnra) 1, A. T. 'Wills (Hawera) 2, E. Marfell 3. Throe freezers, ewes. —A.- T. Wills 1 and 2, Trustees A. S. Tonk's Estate 3. Three freezers (Down cross), i;ei iieiv. —A. T. Wills 1. Three freezers (long wool cross), wethers—Trustees A. S. Tonk's Estate 1, E. Marfell 2, Mrs. H. S. Jackson 3. Throe fat lambs, suitable for freezing— A. T. Wills 1 ;md 3, Moumahaki Slate, Farm 2 and v-h.c. Three Uomnev cross lambs. —A. T. Wills 1. FAT SHEEP. Three wethers, anv ane.—Trns'eeA. S. Tonk's Estate 1 and 2, E. Marlell Three ewes, anv age.—Trustees A- S. Tonk's Estate 1 and 2. E. Marfell 3. Heaviest sheen, live weight.— A. S. Tonk's Estate 1. Pen throe tut lambs.—Moumaha'; State Farm 1 and 2, G. L. Lyford (Stratford) 3. PET LAMB. Pet Lamb.—ll. Johnson (Stratford) 1. PIGS. BERKSHIRE. Boa, over one. year.—J. Paul (Stratford) 1 and champion, E. 11. Linnell (Midhirst) 2. Boar, under one vear. —J- W. Moore (Stratford) 1, J. Pattinson (Bird Road) 2. Sow, over one year. —J. Paul 1 and champion, J. Pattinson 2. Sow, under one year.—Stewart and Landsperg 1, J. Pattinson 2. pjoar. under six months. —W. 11. Rntlodge (Midhirst) 1. Sow, under six months.—J. Paul 1 and 2. Sow. with litter of pigs.—J. Paul 1, Stewart and Landsperg 2. ANY OTHER VARIETY PURE-BRED PIG. Sow, over one vear.—J. W- Moore (Flint Road) 1. Sow, -.villi litter of pi^s.—J. W. Moore 1, A. E. GiUiver (Bird Road) 2. Pig. between ii() and 100 lbs., to be judged on condition. —J Paul 1 and -. Pen two best hammers.—W. If. Rutledge 1 and 2. DOGS. GREYHOUNDS. Dogs, novice, limit and open: T. H. Trasker (Hawera) t, Chas. Rogers 2. Dogs, N.Z. bred: T. H. Trasker 1. POINTERS. Dogs, puppy: W. Hawke (Stratford) 1, Hugh Campbell (Stratford) 2. Dogs, novice: W. Hawke 1. Dogs, limit; N.Z. bred, open: T. E. Mills (Wang.inui) 1, W. Hawke 2. ENGLISH SETTERS. • Dogs, limit, N.Z. bred, open: J. Martin (Stratford) 2. IRISH SETTERS. Dogs, novice: F. J. O'Connor's (Stratford) Tim 1. Dogs, limit, open: C. H. Prince (Wanganui) 1, J. Petrie (Stratford) 2, F. J. O'Connor 3. Bitches, puppy: C. H. Prince 1. GORDON SETTERS. Dogs, limit: J. D. Willis (New Plymouth) 1. Bitches, puppy, noviee, N.Z. bred, open: J. D. Willis ]. Brace: J.-D. Willis 1. Team of three: J. D. Willis 1. SETTERS (any variety.) Brace: J. D. Willis 1. Team: J. D. Willis 1. RETRIEVERS. Dogs, puppy, noviee. limit and open: T. E. Mills (Wanganui) 1

GUN DOGS. | Dogs, novice: H, Masters (Stratford) ! Dogs, open: H. Masters 1, J. D. Willis Bitches, novice and open: J. D. Willis 1, 11. Masters 2. Brace: J. D. Willis 1, H. Masters 2. Team: J. D. Willis 1. CQLLIES (smooth coated). Dogs, puppy: W. Holmes 1 and 2. Dogs, novice, limit and open: W. Holmes 1, Chas. Rogers 2, N. B. Fletcher (Stratford) 3. Bitches, puppy: A. E. Smith (Penrose, Auckland) 1, W. Pratt (Bell Block) 2, T. B. Close (Stratford) 3. Bitches, novice: Miss D. Cnthbertson' (Stratford) ], T. B. Close (Stratford) 2, E. Johnson (Kiore) 3. Bitches, limit: Miss D. Cuthbertson 1, A. E. Smith 2, E. Johnson 3. Bitches, open: W. Holmes 1, Miss D. Cuthbertson 2, A. E. Smith 3. Brace: E. Johnson 1. Team: E. Johnson 1. COLLIES (rough-coated). Dogs, limit, N.Z. bred, open: Daisy McCormick (Stratford) 1, G. M. Beer (Waverley) 2. Bitches, novice and limit: K. Ross (Stratford) 1. Bitches, imported and open: K. Ross 1 and 2. Brace: K. Ross 1. COLLIES (bearded). Dogs, puppy: V. Hood (Stratford) 1. Dogs, novice and hunt: W. H. Gray 1, Miss D. Cuthbertson 2, V. Hood 3. Dogs, open: Miss D. Cuthbertson 1, W. H. Gray 2, A. H. Huggett 3. Bitches, novice, limit, open: R. Bullock (Cardiff) 1, H. Hodge (Alton) 2. Brace: Miss D. Cuthbertson 1. WORKING COLLIES. Dogs, maiden, noviee and limit: A. C. Marr, junr. (Stratford) 1, Miss D. CiAhbertson 2, N. B. Fletcher 3. Dogs, open: Miss D. Cuthbertson 1 and 3, A. C. Marr junr. 2. Bitches, mniden: W. Holmes 1, Chris. Bell (Warwick Road) 2. Bitches, novice and limit: Miss D. Cuthbertson 1, W. Holmes 2, Chris. Bell 3 Bitches, open: Miss D. Cuthbertson 1. V,'. Holmes 2, W. Pratt (Bell Block) 3. BULL DOGS. , Dogs, limit, x.z. 1,,-ed: RastalJ and r 'ins (Wellington) 1. ' Pitches, limit, imported: Rustall and Collins 1. Brace: Rnstall and Collins 1. COCKER SPANIELS (black)., Dogs novice: K. Rowson (Stratford) 1. Stewart and Landsberg (Nonuanby) Dogs, limit: Stewart and Landsberg I j and 2. J Brace.—Stewart and Landsberg 1. Dogs, open: Stewart and Landsberg 1 [and 3, K. Rowson 2. ; Team of three: Stewart and Landjsborg ], COCKER SPANIELS (other than black). Dogs, puppy, limit, open: H. Masters 1. W. P. Henderson (Palmerston North)

Bogs, novice: IT. blasters 1. Bitclu's, puppy: J. IT. Street 1, L. C. Cross (Stratford)' 2 and :i. Bitches, novice and limit: A. C. AuIbrey (Waitara) 1, J. 11. Street 2, C. Fowier (Midhirst) .'i. Bitches, open: J. H. Street 1, C. Fowler 2, 11. Masters 3. > Brace.- 11. Masters 1. Team of tlii.ee: IT. Masters 1. IfIELD SPANIKLS (any color). Bogs, open: Alan Budge (Stratford) i. FOX TERRIERS (smooth). Bogs., maiden, novice: Mrs. A. J. Ching (Strauord) 1. Boys, limit: J. Prentice (Terrace End) 11, .1. Roue (Stratford) 2, Mrs. A. J. I chin^;;. Bogs, N.Z. bred, open: C. A. C. Woodford (Wellington) 1, J. Prentice 2, J. Rowe ;;. Bitches, puppy, open: J. Prentice 1, C. A. C. Woodford 12. Bitches, limi|, N.Z. bred: J. Prentice 1 and ::. C. A. C. Woodford 2. Brace: .1. Prentice I, C. A. C. Woodford 2. Team: ,). Prentice 1. FOX TERRIERS (wire-haired). Bogs, puppy, limit: (i. & F. E. Billclili' (Cliristclmrch) 1. Bogs, open: J. C. Bardie (Auckland) 1, G. and P. E BilclifV 2. Bitches, open: .1. C. Hardie I. Brace: J. C. Hardie 1. IRISH TERRIERS. Bogs, limit, N.Z. bred, opeii: J. R. L. Stanford (Stratford) ]. AIREDALE TERRIERS. Bogs, limit, jO. bred, open: J. W. McMillan (Stratford) 1. Bitches, puppy: limit, X.Z. bred, open: A. S. Brown (Wellington) 1. PUGS (Black). Dog--;, limit: Haggitt (Palmerston N'ortb) 1. Bogs, N.Z. bred, open: M. Douglas (Stratford) 1, liaggitt 2. PUGS (fawn). Bogs, N.Z. bred, open: D. McGonagle (Wanganui) 1, S. Rawles (Stratford) 2. POMERANIAN. Bogs, puppy, novice, limit: Mrs. M. M. Hancock (Stratford) 1, Mrs. Willis (Stratford) 2, G. Highden (Havelock North) 3. Bogs, open: Mrs. M. M. Hancock 1, G. Highden 2. Bitches, puppy, novice, limit and open; M. M. Hancock'l. VARIETY CLASSES. Any breed not scheduled: Miss K. Mackay (Wanganui) 1. Best sporting dog or bitch: J. C. Hardie (Auckland) 1. Sporting brace: C. A. C. Woodford (Wellington) 1, G. and E. E. Bilcliff (Christchurch) 2, H. Masters (Stratford) 3. Sporting team: J. Prentice 1, Stewart and Landsberg 2. N'on spa-ting dog.or bitch: I'.astall and Collins 1, Miss K. Mackay 2. Non sporting brace: Rastall and Collins 1. Children's variety class: Don Stewart jtuir, (Normanhy) 1

I Ladies' Bracelet: J. C. Hardie (Auek'land) 1, Chas. Rogers (Stratford) 2, Miss D. Cutlibertson (StratfordJ 3. HOME INDUSTRIES. Bread: Mrs. L. Jensen (Stratford) 1, E Keightley (Midhirst)) 2, N. Georgliim (Toko) 3, Mrs. J. H. Street (Bell Block) v.h.c. Brown Bread: Mrs. Tipler (Stratford) 1, Mrs. J. H. Street 2. Sultana Bread: Mrs. J. H. Street' 1, Mrs. J. H. Barber (Toko Road) 2. . Oven scones: Mrs. J. H. Street 1, Mrs '' R. Spray (Midhirst) 2, Miss Nita Burke ' (Stratford) 3. Girdle Scones: Mrs. Fletcher 1, I. . Huckstep (Midhirst) 2, Mrs. R. A. Belcher (Stratford) 3. i Fancy scones: Mrs Linnell (Midhirst) ]. Jam tarts: Mrs. C. Ruscoe (Stratfordi 1, Mrs. G. Gray (Stratford) 2, Mrs. R. A. Belcher 3. Sponge cake: I. Huckstep 1, Miss Nita Burke 2. Shortbread: Mrs. W. Pettigrew (Strat- . ford) 1, Mrs. J. H. Street 2, Mrs. Shannon (Cardiff) 3. j Sponge sandwich: Mrs. W. Pettigrew 1, Miss N. Burke 2, Mrs. P. J. Hopkins 3. I Eggless cake: Mrs. Shannon 1, Mrs. Tipler 2. Xmas cake: Mrs. H. Harris (Wanganui) 1, Mrs. J. H. Street 2, Mrs. E. fl. Linnell 3. Madeira cake: Mrs. W. B. Smith (Stratford) 1, Mrs. H. Harris 2. > Ginger bread cake: Mrs. C. Ruscoe (Stratford) 1, Mrs. W. Pettigrew 2, Mrs • H. Harris 3. Oat cake: Mrs. Linnell 1. Biscuits: Small cakes, collections Mrs. J. H. Barber 2. Brown scones: Mrs. H. H. Harris 1. Sausage rolls: Mrs. C. Ruscoe 1, Mrs R. A. Belcher 2. Pikelets: J. Patterson 1, Miss Willis (Stratford) 2. Plum pudding: Mrs. E. H. Linnell 1. SCHOOL WORK. (Home Industries-, for Girls under 17.) Sponge sandwich: Miss Netta Arthur (Stratford) 1, Miss D. Tipler (Stratford) 2. Pikelets: Miss L. Mounsey (Stratford) Toffee: Alfie Yandle (Stafford) 1, Hazel Harkness (Stratford) 2. SWEETS. Coennmit ice: Mrs. W. Pettigrew 1, Mrs. M. 0. Aagaard (Stratford) 2. Collection sweets: Mrs. Norton (Midhirst) 1. Turkish delight: Mrs. M. C. Aagaard 1. PRESERVES AND I.CKLES. Botflod fruits, coilecfcion: Mrs. I. A E I Balsam (Midhirst) 1, Mrs. Shannon £\ Miss Willis 3. Orange marmalade: Mrs. C. Ruscoe 1,1 Mrs. Shannon 2, Marmalade: Mrs. J. H. Street 1, Mrs. Shannon 2. Sauce, Collection: Mrs. J. H. Street 1. Jams, collection: Mrs. C. Ruscoe 1, Mrs. I. A. ii. Balsam 2. Hon eggs, white: Nicholas Barr (Stratford) 1, Mrs. W. Pollock (Stratford) 2. ■ Hon eggs, oilier than while: Mrs. Shannon (Cardiff) 1. Duck eggs: Mrs. Tipler 1. ART SECTION. Wood carving, chip: <j. Garlick (Stratford) 1, Maja Boyle (Stratford) 2. Painting in oils (landscape or • seascape) : Mrs. J. W. Green (Midhirst) 1 and 2, Mrs. L. T." Aylward (Stratford) 3. Painting in oils (from flowers): Mrs. J. W. Green !. Miss Brenda Ross (Stratford) 2, Lilian Doneaster (Stratford) 3. SEWING AND FANCY WORK. Novelty pin cushion: Mrs. F. J. Hutchinson (Hawera) 1. Fancy needlework (6 pieces): Miss'! McPherson (Hawera) 1, Mrs. T. Anderson (Huiroa) 2. Made-up Cushion, embroidered in silk: Miss McPherson 1, Mrs. E. 0. Kivell (Stratford) 2, Griffith Jones (Tariki) 3. Mount Mellick: Mrs. T. Anderson 1. Table centre, most effective: Griffith Jones 1 and 3, C. P. Wicksteed (Strat- ' ford) 2, Mrs. Leslie Curtis, (Stratford) i v.h.c. \ Tea cosy, eyelet embroidery: Mrs, Leslie Curtis 1 Mrs. L. Jensen (Stratford) 2, Mary Clemow (Stratford) 3. Pillow sham, embroidery: Mrs L T Ayhvard 1, F. J. Clemow 2, Miss E. t'; Stephens (fiketahuna) 3. Crochet jacket or petticoat in wool: , Mrs. F. J. Hutchinson 1, Miss McPherson 2 and 3. Afternoon tray cloth with crochet lace: Miss K. Aylward (Midhirst) 1, Miss M. Lawrence 2, Miss K. Aylward ,3. Tray cloth, embroidered in cotton or silk: Mrs. A. F. ninch (Elthiiimj 1. Crochet lace, line: Miss .[. 0. MeCul chon (Kohuraralii) 1, Griffith Jones 2. Crochet lace, coarse: Mrs. A. F. Hindi 1, Mrs. Doneaster 2. Crochet camisole top: Miss I. 0 McCutchan 1, Mrs. A. Greig (Pulmerston North) 2, Miss D. Board (Stratford) 3. Pair d'oyleys and centre, line: Miss I 0. McCuichan 1. Two d'oyleys and centre, coarse: Griffith Jones 1. Stencilled cushion: Mrs. J. W. Green (Midhirst) 1, Miss McPherson 2. Stencilled curtains: Miss McPherson 1 and 2. Knitted sox (coarse): Mrs. E. Furlone (Linton) 1 and 2. Knitted sox (line) : Miss Duncan (Palmerston North) l, Mrs. E. Furlong 2 and 3. ■ Two hand knitted articles (fine): Mrs Leslie Curtis 1, Miss Duncan 2. Handkerchief satehet, in poker* work: L. Carroll (Midhirst) 1, Mrs, Greig 2. Camisole top, in eyelet embroidery: Mrs. Leslie Curtis 1. J SCHOOL CHILDREN'S EXHIBITS. Plain sewing by girl under 12 years: Elsie Walker (Rawhitiroa) 1, E. Dalv (New Plymouth) 2. 7 Plain sewing.-Child's garments, for primary schools: Clorene Yeates (Toko Road) 1, Cissie Callaghan (Toko Road) DAIRY AND OTHER PRODUCE. Butter.—Two pounds, in rolls, salted', factory butter not eligible: Miss Maud j Williams (Hawera) 1, Mrs. K. HarknesS (Stratford) 2, Mrs. R. Vinee (Stratford) 1 & Mrs. L Davis (Stratford) vJw« i

COMPETITIONS, Maiden Hunters' Competition. —Mrs, ' D. Bekker's (Castleelili) Gale 1, E. Mason's (Sentry Hill) Echo 2, D. Crocker's (Normanby) Argo 3. Lady Rider.—Mrs. J. Anderson (Whangamomona) 1, Mrs. D. Bckker 2, Miss Brown 3. Lady Rider, for ladies who have never won at an A. and P. show. —Misses Q. W. Tarry (Inglewood) and M. Enwright (Midhirst) equal 1, Miss, A. Nixon (Wanganui) 2. Pony Leaping, .ponies 13 hands and under.—o. Paterson'? (Kapuni) Flora 1, Miss B. Knox's (Te Popo) Dick 2, Miss B. Knox's (Te Popo) Mike 3. Boy Rider, under 12 years of age.— Raymond Paterson 1, Williams (Hawera) 2, A. Gibbons (Ngaere) 3. PILES. Piles rarely kill, but tliey cause constant torture. This is especially true in the case of those who are ever so slightly constipated. Piles can be quickly and permanently cured, without pain, cutting or detention from business- This has been proved in thousands of cases in both sexes, and of all ages, and in the very worst as well sb in ordinary casesNo one who has not suffered the t.orments of Itching, Bleeding and Painful' Piles, can appreciate for a moment the marvellous sense of relief which follows the use of Doan's Ointment. Go at once and get a pot of this Ointment; it will end your sufferings. Mrs. S. M. Smales, 29 Cubitt street, Richmond South, Melbourne, Victoria', says:—"Only, those who have suffered with Piles know the awful torture of this complaint. I suffered agony front Itching and protruding Piles, but, until I used Doan's Ointment, I could get nothing to give me more than temporary relief. The healing and soothing effects of this Ointment are wonderful It eased my sufferings almost at once; and by the -time I had used one pot 1 was cured, and I have had no return of the complaint since." Six years later, Mrs Smales says: ."Doan's Ointment effected a permanent cure in my case. I have been free of Piles since I used this remedy over sixyears ago." Doan's Ointment is sold by »11 chemists and storekeepers at 3s per pot, or will be posted on receipt of price by Foster-McOlellan Co., 78 Pitt street, Sydney. *But| be sure you get DOAN'S. 10