MASTERTON A. AND P. ASSOCIATION.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXVIII, Issue 7969, 21 February 1906, Page 5

MASTERTON A. AND P. ASSOCIATION.

NINETEENTH ANNUAL SHOW.

Officers of fcbe Association.—President: Mr R.Gray. Vice Presidents; Messrs W. D. Watson and Wm. MoKenzio. General Committee: Messrs R. P. R. Beetuam, D. «/. Cameron, A. W. Cave, J. C. Cooper, W. Cooper, J. D. Cruioksuauk, R. J. Dagg, D. Guild, J. Hessoy, R. Johnstone, P. Lett, F. 0. Lewis, J. Maoßae, D. McGregor, junr., J. McGregor, F. Mooro, J.P.Perry, Wm. P,erry, A. G. Pilrner, Bland Rayuer.'j. Strang, J. Stuokej, G. 0. Suraraerell. W. J. Welch, Dis. trict representatives: A. Donald (Feathorston), A. J. Groses fTenui), J. F. Heckier' (Maur.ceville), 0. Kebbell (Alfredton), L, J. Moora (Makuri), R. Smith '.Pahiatua), 11. 0. Toogood (East Coast), F. C. Tumor (Eketalmna), J. Wall (Martin borough. Treasurer: Mr E. E. Chamberlain. Audicor: Mr J, B. Keith. Hon. Vet. Surgeon: Mr W. G.Taylor. M.R.C.V.S. Secretary: Mr v*eo. R. Sykes. ' Fine weather prevailed yesterday for the opening day of the Mastertoa A. ana P. Association's Show. Theie was a large attendance in the afternoon, and all the arrau;e uents worked snoolbly, the officials and the energtiio Secretary (Mr G. R, Sykes) being entitled to hearty conrgafculafcioue upon the manner in which they have worked forsuccess, and carried out thoir onerous duties. THE PEOPLE'S DAT. I , :.'" " '"• ""' " ■ '.'■" ~ ■ The People's Day of the Show Is hcra once more, AH day yestefday our usually bnfly tdwil of Mas"te;rtoii was the scene of unwonted aotivity and bustle. A constant stream of pedestrians, equestrians, vehioles, motor biuycle, motor oars and so forth, flowed all day between the Showgrounds and the town. Ru9y officials alert, intent and determined were ceaselessly engaged in the discharge of their duties. Commercial men were abroad, and the industrial exhibits attracted attention. While "the lord and master of the household" pondered deeply over the oil engine and the reaper and binder, his better half and "the girls" thronged the shops in'town. Behind the counters were bright-faced, oonrteous assistants, and the "country cousins" wondered at tbe marvellous nature of the bargains. It would be interesting to know the trade figures in connection with that day's business. All day, round the stock, cattle, sheep, horses and pigs, knots of sturdy farmers, are gathered and discussion flows freely. Breeding, market prices, future prospects, tbe present season, the novelties of the Show, and the growth of the town of Masterton—these all making but, a few of the endless number of topics disooureed upon, and positively "settled," as the busy, pleasant day proceeds. The sun shines brightlv and the afternoon begins to pas 3. Ladies fair, and becomingly dressed, are now gracing the proceedings with their presence in large numbers. ■ There; is much that interests them. Presently the sound of clapping breaks upon the ear—it is the plaudits of the eager, appreciative crowd, as some stiff jump is successfully negotiated. The jumpLig events are on, and the horsemanship is wonderfully good. Those competing in the ladies' events are especally admired. The "divided skirt" is remarked upon, and its usefulness is praised. Old customs die hard, but fcbey, would never die if there were no such thing as progress. Old friends meet again, and new faces, perhaps, to come strangely familiar in the course of time, appear upon the scene. Those of Masterton who have made their home in the plaoe rejoice and are glad. All is well—the farmers are prosperous— the couutry is flourishing, and the town goes steadily ahead on safe and progressive lines. It is a pretty, pleasant, and significant soene. It represents the still youthful efforts of the stout-hearted and progressive of both town and country it is an evidence of "young and vigorous New Zealand." It is a soene worth seeing and worth taking part in. There is much to observe, and it is all interesting, bright and entertaining. To-day ia the "People's Day:" when town meets country, in earnest and, happily line woather once again prevails for Masterfcon's: great gala day. SHEEP. The stock generally was first class, and in some oases better than last year, , especially in the Romney Marsh and English Leicester classes of sheep. The Soufcbdowns were strong in numbers and in quality. They, were a splendid all round class, and the judge had considerable difficulty in separating the sheep in some of the classes. The priza of £lO (to be won thref times), offered by Mr J. Stuokey, for the best Southdown ram, was won by Mrs B. Slack, of Palmersfcon North, with a ram: under 21 months old. It was a splendid animal, and greatly pleased the judge. English Leioesterswere an exceptionally good class. They were not numerically so strong as usual, but were of better quality. Mr William Ferry, of Masterton, a capital exhibit, and the judge was very pleased with them, and considered them grand sheep. Mr Perry aeoured the .championship iu both the ram and ewe classes with ideal sheep. All the Masterton breeders' sheep were iu the pink of condition,' and looked really well The Border Leicester class was a poor one. Tbe sheep generally, were out of condition, and not up to the usual standard. "What do I think of tho Romney Marsh sheep." said the judge, Mr William Little of Hawko's Bay, on being asked by a WairaraDa Ace reporter for an opinion on the Romneys shown. "Well, to put it in a nutshell they are tha best and strongest class of Romneys I have seen at Masterton; and that ia saying a lot " At the Masterton Show Bomuoys have always been a strong olasß, but this year they have excelled nil previous exhibits. The shield presented by the New Zealand Sheepbreedurs 1 Association, for the obam Dion ram in Romneys, was won by Mes3rs Boaley Bros., and the shield, presented by the same Association, for the champion ewe, was vron bv Mr E. Short.

HORSES. " Draught horses were a,strong class, and gorne really good animals were* shown. The championship in stallions went to Mr H. McDoiald's Lord Elderelie. In the class for dry mares, over 4 years, in regular work, the judge, Mr William Craig, of Wangauui, considered' the throe mares entered fit ioshow in any prize ring in the cctlouy. Mr A. J. Percy's gelding in tbn "gelding, foaled since August Ist, 1902" class, was a very big strong horse. The three geldings shown in the class "'l'oaled sioco August Ist, 190 d," were very nice animals. CATTLE. "" Shorthorns were a fairly good class, though not so numerically strong ps in former years. The champion bull, owned by the Trustees of the late 1). McMaster, was a splendid animal and pleased the judge very much. Mr Jamea Hurse, the judge, considered the fat bullocks an exceptionally good lot aud a credit to the dis triut. The entries in Ayrsliires were small, i but there was fcoeu competition. It ! was a good nil round class, and some very frro blasts were shown in j some of the classes. Mr S Standeu secured the championship iu cows with "Princess May.'-' This is a beautiful beast, aud haj never been beaten at any show. S.'io wn3 last aeon at Masterton Show in 1903, when she also secured the ohnmpinuship. Thero was no entry for the chumpionship in bulls. The Herefords do not call for any special mention, brc, taken all through, it was the general opinon that the exhibits were very fair. Tbo Jerseys aud Alderueys were a good class right throujzh. Some of the principal breeders of the' colony were exhibiting, and, naturally, there was keen competition. The cows and heifers shown were particularly good. PIGS. .The pigs were a good olbsb all round, but tho baconors were on the "small side." COMPETITIONS. Much interest was centred in the competitions, more especially in the jumping events, and it is pleasing to note in connection with the latter that thero were no serious accidents, although there were one or two falls. The Pony Jumping Com petitions were very well contested, but the public were treated to an exceptionally line exhibition of jumping when the Hunters' Leap' ing Competition, for the "Buick Memorial Challenge. Cup," came on. In this event there were eight competitors, and tho judges (Messrs H. Gaisford and E. R. Guinness) bad some difficulty in making the awards. The winner, Mr G. F. Moore's Mignon, ridden by D. Noake, jumped excellently. The Cup has to be won three times in succession or five times at intervals before it can be permanently retained. It was won in 1904 by Mr Jamqs Coombe's Duchess, and in 1905 by Mr W. D. Watson's Yeast. This year tne latter horse was placed third. A NEW FEATURE. A new feature of the Show was the judging Competition for persons living in the Wellington province, and who have not previously acted in the capacity of judge at an agricultural Show. In draughts the competition was won by Mr R. J. Dagg, of Masterton, with Mr B. P. Lethbridge second and Mr J. O. McKillop third. Mr J. A. Welch, of Penrose, won the competition in sheep, with" Mr F. W. H. Kummer second, and Mr W. E. A. Slaok third. PRIZES AWARDED. HORSES. Thoroughbreds (Judges, thoroughbreds and .light horses, MeßSts Gaisford, Oringi, Hawke's Bay, and E. R. Guinness, Timaru) 4 —Stallion, over 4 years: O. McCullough's Bonnie Scotland 1 and oh, P. J. Devine's Fraternite 2. Colt, foaled since August Ist, 1904: P. Devine 1, W. McKenzie 2. Filly, foaled since August Ist, 1903: Frank Moore 1 and 3, O. Vallanee 2. Filly, foaled since August Ist, 1904: i H. Clay 1, James Oiess 2, ired Dorset 3. Mare, wih foal at foot: W. Watson 1 and oh. Filly, gelding or eoir, foaled since August Ist, 1904, by The Workman: Fred Dorset!, W. MoKenzie 2. Trotters—Judge, Mr E. R. Guinness) —Trottina stallion: C. McCullough's Wioklow 1, Dagg Bros Chicago 2, S. Liddington's Speed 3. Filly, gelding or colt, foaled since August Ist, 1903 by Chicago: H. O'Donnell 1. Filly, gelding or colt, foaled sinoe August Ist, 1904: Dagg Bros'l. Filly, gelding or colt, foaled sinoe August Ist, 1903: J. Rzoska 1. Filly, gelding or colt, foaled since August Ist, 1904, by The Pirate: R. Maxted 1. Miscellaneous Pony Classes—(Judge, Mr E. R. Guinness)— Entire pony, any age, over 13 hands and not more than 14.2 hands: E. Liddington's Kalipha 1, C. Nix's Indian Prince 2. Entire pony, any age, 13* hands or under: Angus Fraser's King of the Sing 1, C. Vallanee 2, H O'Donnell's Paddy 3. Pony mare, any age, foal at foot, over 13 hands aitd not more than 14.2 bands: Fred Moore 1. Pony mare any age, foal at foot, 13 hands or under: Fred Moore 1, E. Meredith 2, Hack Classes—(Judge, Mr E. R. Guinness).— Dry brood hack niarp, four years old and upwards: W. Pyke 1, G. Perry 2. Hack mare with foal at foot: Dagg Bros 1, W. Morris aud Sous 2. Mare for bleeding woife'ht-carryiug hacks, with foal at foot: 11. Rumsdeu 1. Filly, foaled since AugUßt Ist, 1903: 11. Munro 1. Filly, foaled since August Ist, 1904: S. Smith 1, Fred Dorset 2. Gelding, funled since Augast Ist, 1903: E. Bannister 1, H, Gray, juu, 2, P. Gordon, juu, 3. Gelding, foiled since. August Ist, 1904: Dagg Bros 1, S. Lidditigton 2. Draughts—(Judge, Mr William Craig, Patiki, Wauganui)—Stallion over 4 years: H. McDonald's Lord Elderslio 1, J. Fallooii's Federation 2, F. Biemers' British Banner 3. Colt, foaled sinoß August Ist, 1904: rf; Council 1. Filly, foaled since August Ist, 1902: W.Watson 1. Filly, faaled sioce August Ist, 1903: R. Tanner 1, W. McKenzid 2, Jas. Bourke 3, Donald MoKenize vho. Filly, foaled since August Ist, 1904: Allen Donald 1 and 2, \ G. McKay vbc, A. Cave 3 and ho. Dry mare, I

over 4 years, at regular work: Q. Donald 1, R. Knight <>■, Dagg Bros 3. Gelding foaled since August lit, 1902: A. Percy 1. Gelding foaled since August Ist, 1903: A. Percy 1. ' Competitions.—Trotting Horse (in saddler. W. Buick 1, G. 11. Perry 2. ' Pony jumping coinretiton, open to ponies uuder 13 hands: J. Grant 1, J. McKillop 2.,. Pony jumping competition, open'to ponies 13 hands to 14.2 hands: Master Edgar Mason 1, J. Gray 2, A. Gray 3. Maiden jumping competiton: V. Warden's Dick Turpin 1, Jas. Egan'e No Hooe 2, N. F. Moore's Moonlight 3. Mounted Infantry competition (jumping in sections of foui men): Feilding Mounted Rifles 1, Pahiatua Mounted Rifles 2, Mnstertou Mounted Kifles 3. Huntero' leaping competition (for qualified hunters).—G. F. Moore's Mignon (D. Noake) 1, V. Warden's Dick Tuipin (H. Welch) 2, W. D. Watson's Yeast (R.» Buick) 3. "CATTLE. Purebred Shorthorn—(Judge, Mr J N , Murphy, Tangihau, Gisborno).— Bull, calved since July Ist, 1904: Trustees late D. McMastei- 1 and oh ; G. McKay 2, Fred i\Jooro 3. Cow, any age, with calf at toot: W. Buchanan 1 aud oh, Trustees late D. MnMaster 2, Fred Moure 3. Heifer, calved since July Ist, 1302: Trustees late D. McMaster 1, 2 and 3. Heifer, calved siuco July Ist. 1903: Trustees late D. McMaster 1 and 2, W. Buchanan 3. Heifer, calved since July Ist, 1904: Trusteos late D McMaster 1, 2 and 3. Bull, calved since July Ist, 1905: Trustees late D. McMaster 1 and 2. Heifer, calved since July Ist, 1905: W 4 Buchanan 1, late D. McMaster 2 and 3. Grade IPhorthorn.— Bull calved prior to July Ist, 1902: G. Druramond 1 and certificate. Bull, calved since July Ist, 1903: J. flioKillop 2.. Bull, calved since July Ist, 1904: Fred Moore 1, J. McMaster 2 and-3. Cow, any age, with calf at foot: J. McMaster 1 and 2, W. Mace 3. Heifer, calved since July Ist, 1902: J. McMaster 1 and 2, Donald - McKeuzie 3. Heifer, calved since. July let, 1903: J. McMaster 1, D. McKenzie 2, W. Mace 3, Heifer, calved since July Ist, 1904: J. McMaster 1 and 2, D. MoKenzie 3. Bull, calved since July Ist, 1905: J. McMaster 1 and 2, Donald McKenzie 3. He'ifer, calved since July Ist, 1905: J. McMaster 1, Donald McKenzie 2. Purebred Hereford (Judge, Henry Gaisford)—Bull, calved since July Ist, 1903: D. MoKonzie 1 aud ; ch. Bull, calved since July Ist, 1904: Stuckey Bros 1. and 2. Cow, any v age, with calf at foot: S» Standen 1 and oh, G. OJliver 2. .Heifer, oalved since July Ist, 1902: S, Standen 1, W. McKeqzie 2. Heifer, calved since July Ist, 1904: S. Standen 1. Fat Cattle—(Judge, Mr Jamea Hurse). —Bullocks, any age: Frank Moore 1 and vho, W. Buchanan 2, W. McKenzie 3. Cows or heifers, any age: W. and H. Beetham 1 and 2. BullocKs, oalved since July Ist, 1902: J. and H. Holmes 1, W. and H. Beetham 2 and 3, Frank Moore vhc. Bullock, any age: Frank Moore 1 and vho, W. Buchanan 2 and 3. Cow, any ago: W Buuhanan 1. Bullock, 3>£ years and under: W. Buoh&nan 1, A. Cave 2, Frand Moore 3. Bullock, 2J4 years and under: J. and H. Holmes 1 and 2, W. Buchanan 3. Heifer, over 3 years: W. Beetham 1, W. Mace 2. Best fat-bullock:-P. Moore. B«st fat heifer: W. and H. Beetham. Freezing and Shop Bullocks.— (Judge, Mr Jamea Hurse).— Pen of two bullocks most suitable for freezing purposes: J. and H. Holmes 1, W Buchanan 2, Frank Moore 3, W. Mace ho. Best shop bullock, calved since July Ist, 1902: Frank Moore 1,-W. Mace 2. Jerseys and Aldernoys—(Judge, Mr O. Goulter, Hawkesbary, Blenheim).—Bull, calved prior to July Ist, 1902: S. Lancaster 1. Bull, calved sinoe July Ist, 1903: A. Eddie laud oh, Paul Hunter 2, E. Eagle 3. Bull, calved since July Ist, 1904: Paul Hunter 1, S. Lancaster 2. Cow, any age, with calf at foot, or in milk: Paul Hunter 1 and oh and c, W. and A. Booth 2, E. Eagle 3, S. Lancaster ho. Heifer, oalved since July let, 1902: S. Lancaster 1. Heifey oalved since July Ist, 1903: Paul Hunter 1, E. Eagle 2. Heifer, calved since July 15t,'1904: S.' Lancaster 1 and he, Paul Hunter 2, E. E.Eagle 3,-W. and A. Booth o. Bull, calved since July Ist, 1905: S. Lancaster 1, Paul Hunter % E. Eagle 3. Heifer, calved since July Ist, 1905: S. Lancaster 1, Paul Hunter 2. Holstein-Friesian.—Bull, any age: McKenzie and Lovelock 1 and ch, and 2. Cow, any age: McKenzie and Lovelook 1 and o. Heifer, two years, or under: MoKenzie and Lovelock's 1 and 2. Dairy Cattle.— Heifer, oalved since July Ist, 1903: S. Lancaster 1, William Perry 2, MoKenzie Bros. 3. Heifer, calved since July Ist, 1904: S. Lancaster 1, William Perry 2. Three heifers, calved sinoe July Ist, 1904: S. Lancaster 1, William Perry 2, E. Eagle 3. , SHEEP. 'Lincolns—'Judge, Mr R. Bremer, Waverley. One ram, over $3 months: Wm. Perry 1, 2 aud ch, Bland Rayner 3, J. Sutton vho. One ram, over 21 months and under 33 mouths: Wm. Perry 1, 3 and vho, W. Rayner 2.. One ram, under 21 months: Wm. Perry 1 and 2, W. Rayuer 3; Two rains, under 21 months: Wm. Perry 1 and 2. One ewe, over 21 montha: Wrn. Perry 1, 2, 3. and vhc, W. and H. Beetham ho. One ewe, under 21 months: Wm. Perry, 1, eh, 2, and vho, W. Rayuer 3, Bland Rayuer he. Two ewes, under 21 months: Wm. Perry 1 and 2. Bland Rayner 3. One ewe lamb: Wm. Perry 1 and 2, J. Sutton 3. Euy.lish Leicesters—Judge, Mr W. Andrew. Southbridge. One ram, over 33 months: Slauk Bros. 1, S. Lancaster 2; A. Harding* 3. One ram, over 21 mouths and under 33 mouths:'Wm. Perry 1 and ch, S. Lancaster 2. One ram, under 21 months: Wm. Perry 1, 2 and 3, S. Lancaster vho. Two rams, under 21 months: Win. Perry 1, S. Lancaster 2. Five rams, under 21 months: Wm. Perry 1, Slack Bros 2. One ram lamb: S. Lancaster 1 and 3, Slaok Bros 2. One ewe, over 21 moiths: Wm. Perry 1, 2, 3 and ho, Slack Bros vho. One ewe, under 21 months: Wm. Peiry 1, 6b; 2 and 8,

8. Lancaster vhc, Slack Bros ho. Two ewes, under |2l moutlis: Wm. Perry 1, S. R. Lancaster 2 and 3. One ewe lamb: Win. Perry 1 and 2, Slack Bros 3. Border Leicesters—(Judge, Mr W. Andrew, Soutbbiidge).— One Ram, over 21 mouths: Hon J. D. Orroond's 1 and ch, 3, and he, Slack Bros 2. One ram, under 21 months: ,Bon. J. Ormoud 1 and 2, J. McKenzie 3, Slack Bros vhc. Two rama, under 21 months: T. Lett 1 and 2, J. McKenzie 3. One ewe, over 21 months: Slack Bros 1 and ch, J. McKenzie 2. One owe: J. B. MoKenzie 1 and 2, Slack Bros 3. Two ewes, under 21 months: Slack Bros 1, J. B. McKenzie 2. One ram lamb: G. Sievero 1, Slack Bros 2 and 3. One ewe lamb: Slack Bros 1, G. Sievers 2 and 3. Southdowns— (Judge, Mr H. Pannett Springston, Canterbury).— One ram, over 33 months: Mrs B. Slack 1 and ch, T. Hoult and Sons 2, J. ytuokey 3, vhc, and ho. One ram, over 21 mouth and under 33Jmontbs: J. Stuckey 1, 2 and he, S. Lancaster c. One ram, under 21 months: J. Stuckey 1 and 2, Mrs B. Slack 3, Stuckey Bros vhc, S. Lancaster he and c. Two rams, uuder 21 monhs: J. Stuckey 1, 2 andhc, S .Lancaster c. Five rams, under 21 mouths: J. Stuckey, 1, 2 and he. One ram lamb: Mrs B Slack 1, J. McGregor 2 aud vhc, S. Lancaster he. One ewe, over 21 months: S. Lancaster 1 qnd 2, Mrs B. Slack he, W. and 11. Beetham c. One ewe, under 21 mouths: Mrs B. Slack 1 and ch and 2, S. Lancaster 3 and he, J. McGregor o. Two ewes, under 21 months: Mrs B. Slack 1, S. Lancaster 2, J. McGregor ho, W. aud H. Beetham 0. -One ewe lamb: Mrs B, Slack 1 and 3, J. McGregor 2 and o, S. Lancaster c. Shropshiros (Judge, Mr W. Andrew). One ram, over 33 months: VV. Rayuer 1. One ram, over 21 mouths and under 33 mouths: B. Seth-Smith 1 and ch, One ram, under 21 mouths: B. Seth-Smith 1, G. McKay 2 and 3. Two rams, under 21 months: W. Rayner 1. One ram lamb: G. McKay 1 and 3, W. Rayner 2. One ewe, over 21 mouths: G. McKay 1 and 3, W. Rayner 2 and v.bo. One ewe, uuder 21 months: B. Setb-Smieh 1, 2 and vhc, Mrs B. Slack 3. Two ewes, under 21 mouths: Mrs B. Slack 1, W. Rayner 2, G. McKay 3. One ewe lamb: Mrs B. Slack 1, G. McKay 2 and 3. Roinuey Marsh—Judge: Mr Wm. Little, Argyle East, Hawke'sßay—l ram,.over 33 mouths: Bealey Bros 1, W. B. Allen 2, E. Short 3, Gray Bios vhc, McKenzie and Lovelock ho;. One ram, over 21 months and under 33 months: Bealey Bros 1 and oh, W. Rayner 2, E. Short 3 and ho, Mrs B. H. Slack vhc, One ram, under 21 months: W.<Rayner 1. Bealey Bros 2, Gray Bros 3 and vhc, E. Short h o. Two rams, under 21 months: Bealey Bros 1, Gray Bros 2, A. Harding 3, E. Short vho and he. Five rams, under 21 months: E. Short 1 and vhc, Gray Bros 2, W. Buick 3. Ten rams, under 21 menths: E. Short 1, Gray Bros 2. One ram lamb: E. Short 1, 3 and vhc, A. G. Tyer 2, A. Harding he. One ewe, over 21 months: E. Short 1 and ch, W. O. Dorset 2. One ewe, under 21 months: Mrs B. Slack 1 and 2, E. Short 3. Two ewes, under 21 months: E. Short 1 and 2, Gray Bros 3 and vhc,- Mrs 13. Slack o. Oflo ewe lamb: Mrs B. Slack 1 and he, E. Short 2 and vhc, A. Tyer 3. Farmers' Classes—Judge, Mr R. Bremer.—Long wool or long wool cross.—Ten ewes, over 21 months: D. McGregor 1, J; and H. Holmes 2. Five ewes, over 21 months: J. and H. Holmes 1, .11. James 2, D. MoGregor 3, G. E. Allen ho. Two ewes, over 21 months: D. McGregor 1, G. E. Allen" 2. Ten ewes, under 21 months D. McGregor 1, J. and H. Holmes 2. Five ewes, under 21 months: D. MGoregor 1, F. Reyand ho, F. Blatchord 3, J. and H. Holmes vho. Two ewes, under 21 months: S. Lancaster 1, D. MoGregor 2/ F. Blatohford 3, F. Reynolds he. Five ewe lambs: E. Blatohford 1, W. Buicu 2. One ewe lamb: S. [Lancaster 1, F. Blatohford 2, G. Allen 3 aud vhe, J. MoKillop ho. Sheep for Freezing Purposes.— j Pen of five fat wethers or Ave maiden ewes, under 33 months: McKenzie Bi'os' 1 and 2. VV. Howard Booth 3. Pen of five at wethers or five fat maiden ewes, under 33 months: Morrison Bros 1 and 2. Five down or dowu cross. wethers or maiden ewes: W. and H. Beetham .1, 2 and 3, W. Buchanan he, W. Raynei c. Five down or down cross wethers, under 21 W. Buchanan 1. Five down or down cross maiden ewes, under 21 moitbs: W. and H. Beetham 1, S. Lancaster 2, Morrison Bros 3. Five lambs, down or down cross, most suitable for freezing and the London market: Wm. Perry 1, 2 and 3, Morrison Bros vhc. W. Buchanan ho. Five long wool or long wool cross wethers, j over 2l months: W. Howard Booth 1 and 2. Five long wool or long wool cross wethers, under 21 months: J. Heckler he. Five long wool or long wool cross maiden ewes, under 21 months: G. Allen 1, M. Smith 2. Five lambs, lone wool or long wool cross, most suitable for freezing and the London market: G. Allen'l. McKenzie Bros 2. Wm. Perry 3. Pen of Ave sheep,'suitable for butohers' purposes, orfcr export: W. Rayner 1, Gray Bros 2, Mo Kenzie Bros 3. J. Heckler he. .Fat Sheep -- (Judge, Mr Jas. Hurse. Oust. Canterbury.—Five fat wethers, down or down oroEs: W. Buchanan 1 aud 2. Five ewes, down or down cross: J. Stuckey 1, 2 and 3. Five lambs, dowu or down cross: W. Howard Booth 1, W, Buchanan 2, J. and H. Holmes 3, Morrison Bros he. Five wethers, long wool or long wool cross, any age: W. BuOhunau 1 and 2, W." Tyloa he. Five ewes, long wool or lone wool cross, any age: W. Buchanan 1, VV. Cooper 2, McKenzie Bron 3. Mve lambs, long wool or long wool cross: W. Howard Booth 1, Morrison Bros 2, F. Blatohford 3. Heaviest single wether or ewe, under 18 months: Miss Marjorie Gaskiu I,' W. Rayner, 2, T. Reid 3. Heaviest wether, any age: A. Day&h 1 and 2. Heaviest ewe, any age: McGregor Bros 1, W. Rayner 2. r ■. - PIGS. Berkshire—Judge, r*Mr W. Harkness, Riobmond, Nelson.—Boar, any age: Slabk Bros land ch, J; Standen 2, W. Morris and Son o. Boar, under 6 months: Slack Bros 1, E. White 2, T. P. Lett and' Son 3,

Boar, under 12 mouths: E. White 1. Sow, any age: Slack Bros 1 and ch, E. White 2, J. Standeu 3. Sow, under Gmonths: Slaok Bros 1 and 2, E. White 3. Sow, under 12 months: Slack Bros 1. T. Reid 2. Tamworths.—Boar, any age: W. Morris and Son 1. Boar, under G mouths: E. White 1 and ch. Sow, any age, E. White 1 and ch, W. Morris and Son 2, Sow, under G months: E. White 1. Sow, under 12 mouths: E. White 1. Yorkshiro—Boar, any age: T. Harvey 1. E. White 2. Boar, uuder 6 months: Tbe Empire Hotel, Ltd., Wellington 1, E. White 2. Boar, uudor 12 months, E. White 1. Sow, auy age: E. White 1 and ch. Sow. under G months: Tho Empire Hotel; Ltd., 1. Sow under 12 months: E. Whit* 1. Miscellaneous.—Fat pig, suitable for bacon purposes, live eight not to exceed 2001bs: W. Morris and Sou 1, E. White 2. Two fat pigs, suitable for bacon purposes, live eight not to exceed 2001bs: W. Morris and Son 1. Porker, not exceeding llOlbs live weight: W. Morris and Son 1, Slack Bros. 2. Two poikers, each not excoedingl lOlbs live eight: W. Morris and Son 1, Slack Bros. 2. INDUSTRIAL. Tbe varied display in the industrial section is good evidence of the value that manufacturers and commercial houses generally place upon the occasion of the Masterton Show to bring prominently under the notice of the public "lines" of ail descriptions. The exhibits, ■ as a whole, aredistiuctly creditable, and show commendable enterprise on the part of many local and outside Arms. lhe v publio generally are very much; interested in thib section, in which there i 3 certainly plenty to see and a good deal.to learn, many of the inventions and the latest lines being exceptionally interesting. /CEMENT PIPE COMPANY. This company is a thriving loohl industry, aud one thut reflects credit upon the district. Under tbe capable management of Mr Thos. Evans, it has developed and grown, until now its manufactures are being sent to many parts of tbe North Island, oettlers and outside visitors generally ate interested iu the Monier oulvert pipes, which are the largest sized pipes that have ever beeu made in the disrtict, being 3ft by 4ft. Oval pipes for cross-road culverts are alsaon view. Both the oval and Monier pipes are strengthened by a special process with strong steel wire,' and are capable of standing very heavy loads. A number of four-inch sewage pipes are also shown. ' ( W.F.0.A., Ltd. No show in the Wairarapa would be complete without an exhibit from the Wairarapa Farmers' Co-operative Assooiation, Limited, and the one at the Masterton Show this year is certainly far in advance of previous displays. Their exhibit is divided into seed department, ironmongery and furnishing, and the whole display certainly does them great credit. In seeds all varieties are shown, including rye, clovers, turnips, and many others, whilst a most interesting sample is that of the Paspalum Dilitatum (grass), which is becoming very popular in the Wairarapa. In ironmongery a number of useful lines are shown, which are well worth inspection. The furnishing display is indeed one that should command attention. The pieces on view have been made especially for the Show, from the latest English designs. A flue Duchess pair and hall stand is a very prominent figure, and was greatly admired yesterday. There is also on view a beautifully carved large size sideboard, backed with bevelled mirrors and carved panels. The exhibit includes a seleotion of rugs and carpets. J. D. CRUICKSHANK AND CO., LID. Farmers' requisites are always a strong point with this firm at all shows, and their display this year is of special interest. Several varieties of dips are shown, including Cooper's, Little's, and Highland, while a comprehensive assortment of grass seeds is also shown. Settlers generally are greatly interested in tbe exhibit of malthoid roofing material,, which the Arm have on exhibition. The roofing is hßving a large sale iu the Wairarapa at present, aud it is likely to be more generally used when its advantages are better known. There is, also, on view a quantity of Messrs do Lisle and Luttrell's patent painless branding composition, which is now in use all over the colony. McMillan's leather, which has a world-wide reputation, ohurns, separators and other farming requisites are on view. DRESDEN PIANO COMPANY. The Company has again made a large display of pianos and organs. The instruments on view have beeu carefully selected, and ropresent all that is required in pianoforte construction. At No 1. aud 2 stands the Company are exhibiting pianos by John Broadwood aud Son, Rioh. Lipr, and Sons, and other notable mukers. During the Show Week special terms are being given aud visitors should not fail to inspect tbe stock of instruments. A special feature at to-day's exhibit will be the pianola for which the Co'm pany are tffe sole New Zaalaud agents. T. WAGG AND CO. have no less than twenty-three exhibits of vehicles, and the display oertaiuly does them great credit. The show includes every description of vehicles from the highlyfinished phaeton to the strougly-built farmers' dray. T. DWYER, AND CO. Judging by the interested crowd of people round the staud occupied by "The Talkeries," yesterday, the firm of Messrs T. Dwyor and Co., were doing good business with their phouographs and gramaphonea. The general arrangements of this Srm's exhibition of instruments is most artistio aud reflects great credit ou them. A feature of their display will be the Magnaphone, which is expected to arriveintime for the Show to day. It is 16 times louder than any other talking mMfelngt being one of the latest inventions. A large collection of accessories i» 4

ako, shown. J. C. EWINGION. As on previous Shows, Mr EwingJ ton has a. display.. of special interest to cyolists. Strong, well-finished machines are shown to advantage, as well as every description of accessories. There is, also, shown a six b.p. single cylinder motor car, Otted with artillery wheels and upholstered with leafchor. This car is specially adapted for hill-climbing. LEVIN AND CO., LTD. \ practical demonstration of the "Wolseley" sheep-shearing machine was given yesterday, and sheepfarmers were greaty interested in its working. When it is mentioned that over 2,700 of these machines have been installed to date in New Zealand, it will be seen that they have come into the colony to stay. Last year alone 615 stands were fitted up in 90 sheds, which is a substantial increase on the previous year. The firm are the sole agent in New Zealand for tbe caachlnes. Messrs Levin and Co. have, also, a very creditable display of all kinds of grass seeds, a specialty of which is the Troyford rye. Cowslip calf meal, Little's' dip (fluid and powder), Gibson's patent brand, wire strainers, sheep-braudiug oils, etc, make up a highly interesting exhibit. WELLINGTON PiANO CO. In a prominent nosition near tho main entrance the Wellington Piano Company, for whom Messrs McLeod and Young are the local agents, Dave their display of pianos and organs. The instruments are very well arranged, and include such makeri as Julius Bluthner, Cballen and Son, Mark Hambourg and Hillier and Sou's (London) orguus. The exhibit is under tbe supervision of tho Compnny's Wellington representative, Mr A. H. Light. Dunug Show week special inducements willj be made to intending purchasers. Orders are, also, being taken for piano-tuning during this week. Mr McLeod, being tbe holder of a diploma for tuning, action regulating, and repairing, clients can rely rn securing' the best of attention in this particular depart ment. Tho New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Ageny Co , Ltd., have a large space devoted to the display of sheep dips, grass and farmers' requisites generally.