MASTERTON A. AND P. ASSOCIATION.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXIX, Issue 8363, 20 February 1907, Page 5

MASTERTON A. AND P. ASSOCIATION.

TWENTIETH ANNUAL SHOW. The twentieth annual Show of the Masterton A. and P. Association was opened yesterday morning under very favourable auspices. The attendance of the general public was not large, the bulk of those present being directlyinterested in the exhibits. The judging was commenced in the morning, and was continued throughout the day, and the awards made appeared to meet with general approval. The weather was fine, and if it remains so it is anticipated that the to-day will surpass anything in th§ past history of the Association.The Association have spent a considerable sum of money in improving the grounds. The improvements will be sure to be appreciated by visitors. Cloak rooms and lavatories have been erected at a cost of £350, ;while,the produce shed has been extended to allow of an additional 700 feet being provided, Another noticeable improvement is the filling in of the gravel pit near the gates. Mr G. R. Sykes, secretary, assisted by Mr J. B. Emmett, and a large body of energetic stewards, have left no stone unturned to make the Show a success. The branding system of 4 pass-out checks at the gates was given a trial yesterday for the first time, but it did not prove as successful as was anticipatedi When the Association decided to introduce the system they thought it would stop people, other than those that had received the brand, from entering-the grounds without payment. Yesterday it was found that persons who had received the brand on the hand were able to transfer the impression to another person's hand, and therefore it has been dceided not to use the branding to-day. Instead passes will be issued up till lunch time, but not afterwards. To-day will be "People's Day" and there are a variety of attractions for the public. HORSES. The qualitly of the horses all through was splendid. The draught exhibts were pronounced to be a first rate lot. There were eight entries inshe stallion section of the.draughts, and the winner turned up in Mr J. W. Harding's Baron Graceful. Th 6 second prize was secured by Mr G. F. Moore's Bancor. The judge considered that the second animal had the best head, but the first horse had the better crest, and in addition he had more bone, and was lower set. Mr A. Alexander's Marcellus won the J prize inj the "colt foaled since

1904" class. The judge character ised this animal as* the best two-year-old he had seen this year. MA. Alexander also won the first prize in the "colt foaled since August Ist, 1905" class. Mr J. W. Harding exhibited the first and second prize animals in the class "filly foaled since August Ist, 1904.", Mr W. Gadsby showed the prize winner in the "filly foaled since August Ist, 1905," and Mr J. W. Harding's Lady Kate was awarded second place. In the light horse classes the thoroughbreds were good in quality, but were poorly represented. Mr G. F. Moore exhibited the best colt foaled since August Ist, 1904, and Mr H. McManaway's exhibit was the best of the colts foaled since August Ist, 1905. CATTLE. The exhibit in cattle was strong in numbers, but the quality in some classes was not up to the usual standard. The purebred Shorthorns 'were not shown'to advantage. The judge considered that the cattle should be judged in a ring, as the judging from pen to pen was unsatisfactory. The grade Shorthorns were a very fair lot. The fat cattle were characterised by the judge as a splendid exhibit, while the Jerseys were good on the whole. The Ayrshires were considered a good class, especially the heifers calved since July, 1905. In fat cattle the pens of two bullocks favourably impressed the, judge, while the class "bullocks calved since July, 1903," were commented upon as ; being specially good. The bullocks, any age, were a splendid lot, while the freezing bullocks were , singled out as being a really good lot. Mr G. McKay's bull won the first prize in Shorthorns. -In this class the Trustees of the late D. McMaster won seven first prizes. In grade Shorthorns no championship award was made in bulls, but the championship in cows fejl to the lot of Mr C. F. Vallance, who also gained four other first prizes. The championship in bulls and heifers in this class was awarded to Mr G. F. Moore. Messrs Slack Bros.' exhibits figured prominently in the Ayrshire class. They exhibited the champion bull and cow, as well *as two other first prize animals. In Jerseys Mr S'. R. Lancaster showed a fine bull, which secured the championship. The same exhibitor and Mr Paul Hunter secured the bulk of the prizes in this section.' The exhibits of the latter breeder attracted considerable attention. In fat cattle Mr G. F. Moore carried off ten prizes, including the special prizes for the best fat bullock and best fat heifers. SHEEP. Taken all through the sheep exhibits were a good lot, and appeared to have favourably impressed the judges. The quality was quite on a par with that of previous shows, and in some pases better. The Leicesters were good all through, and thejudge expressed the opinion that he did not wish §to see better. Mr W. Perry, of "Penrose," and Messrs Slack §Bros., of Paliperston North, carried off the prizes in this class. Mr §Perry, who secured the championship for ram and ewe, exhibited the same sheep at the Exhibition Show at Canterbury, and it was the general opinion that the animals would be hard to beat anywhere. Breeders were enthusiastic oyer ! Mr Perry's exhibits. The Boeder Leicesters were a mixed lot, there being hardly two sheep alike in the whole' lot. The class was not a strong show, but the sheep were a slight improvement on last year. Messrs Slack Bros, were the largest exhibitors in this class, and the ram and ewe championship were secured by them. Mr G. Sievers secured six first prizes. Regarding Lincolns, it was considered by several authorities that therfe had never been a better lot shown at the Masterton Show. Mr Perry secured seven first prizes, as well as the championships in ewes and rams. Mr Perry's two-tooth ram was considered to be the best animal ever shown in Masterton. Mr W. "Rayner gained the first prize in the ewe and lamb class with a splendid animal. Messrs McGregor Bros, also exhibited some good sheep. The Romneys were a really good lot, and the quality was rather better than usual. E. Short, ofWaituna, was a very successful exhibitor. He secured nine first prizes in addition to the championships for his ram and ewe. Mr W. B. Allen gained a first prize for ewe lamb with' a fine animal. Mr P. Mungavin, of Porirua, judged all the classes in liomneye, with the exception of aged rams, in which class he himself was an exhibitor. Mr G. Wheeler, of Halcombe, judged that class. The sheep in the freezing classes pleased the judge (Mr„T. A. Bambey, of Wanganui). His remarks concerning the. classes were "very good line" and "fine line" right through. Competition was keen. The fat sheep were a good conditioned lot, and were the Subject of favourable comment. The ewes, any age, were, the judge considered, a specially good lot right through. The prize-takers were Messrs W. C. Buchanan, J. Strang, W. E. C. Tylee, E. J. Matson and Thos. Harvey. Some splendid Southdowns were shown. They were nicely got up, and the judge (Mr T. Brooks, of Canterbury), spoke very highly of them. Mr Brooks was especially favourably impressed with the ewes, but he was disappointed with the lambs. Mr S. R. Lancaster exhibited, the champion ram, and Mrs B. H. Slack, besides showing the champion ewe, won Mr J. 'Stuckey's special 'prize for the best ram under ; 21 months. The Shropshires were a very fair class. The champion ram, shown by Mr B. Seth-Smith, was an exceptionally fine animal. Mr Seth-Smith and Mrs B. H. Slack carried off the bulk of the prizes. Mr Fred. Moore was the only exhibitor in Ryeland sheep. He was awarded first prize in each of the four divisions. PIGS. The exhibits in pigs were more numerous than last year. The quality generally was good. All classes were well represented with the exception of Tamworths. Mr E. White, of Palmerston North, had a good exhibit of pigs. He secured the champion ship for boars in the Berkshire, Tarnworth and Yorkshire sections, and for sows in the Tamworths. The championship in Berkshire sows was won by Mr C. Cammock, and in Yorkshire sows by Mr A. Richards. COMPETITIONS. Great interest was evinced by the public in the competitions, especiallly

the Hunters' Competition. The jumping was good, and there was an absence of spills. In the trotting horse in saddle competition five horses competed, Mr A. McDonald's Jim Jim, who showed excellent style, carriage and pace, being tlie winner. Mr W. Morris' Giggles showed good pace, but his style and carriage was not as good as the winner's. Master Donald Grant's Rex carried off first prize" in the pony jumping competition under 13 hands. In the pony jumping, over 13 hands, there were 26 competitors, and some excellent jumping was witnessed. The first prize winner, Miss Briggs' Rawhiti, jumped very cleverly, and the win was a very popular one. Mr E. Ryan's Flirt also jumped well. The "competitors in the Maiden Jumping Compteition (18 in number) were especially good, and they were evenly matched. The winner, Mr Gerald G. Beard's Moonlight had a very good style of jumping, and cleared the jumps easily. Mr Jas. Douglas' New Orleans also jumped in fine style, especially in the second round. Good style was shown by Messrs Morrison Bros'. Rata, which was awarded third prize. Only one section (Sergeant Schofield's, Masterton Mounted Rifles) put in an appear ance in the Mounted Infantry Competition, and they were awarded first prize. There- were 15 entries in the Hunters' Leaping Competition, and some first-class jumping was wit nessed. The judge stated that the three placed horses were all splendid hunters, and it was difficult to award the prizes. The winner was Mr D. Noake's Mignon, which was the best jumper on the ground, and cleared the various jumps in fine style. This is the second year Mignon has carried off first prize in this competition, his owner last year being Mr G. F. Moore. The second horse, Mr N. F. Moore's Latifass, 'also showed 'first-rate jumping pow ers, as did Messrs Morrison Bros'. Rata, which wasjplaced third. The Challenge Cup, valued at 20 guineas, presented by Messrs W. H., A. R., and F. Buick (sons of the late Mr W. B. Buick), and known as "The Buick Memorial Challenge Cup," which is awarded to the bona fide owner of the horse or horses winning the Hunters' Leaping Competition three times in succession or five times at intervals, was won by Mr D. Noake's br. Mignon. In 1904 the Cup was won by Mr J. Coombes' Duchess; in 1905 by Mr W. D. Watson's Yeast; and in 1906 by Mr G. F. Moore's Mignon,''the same horse that won it this year. The judging of Lincoln sheep by amateur judges brought out nine entries, and competition was keen. The winner was W. E. C. Tylee, of Makuri, with H. F. Coom, of Makuri second, and J. C. McKillop third. The second and third competititors tied in placing the exhibits with the official judges, but Coom gained second place by his description of the exhibits. INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITS. This section is a feature of the Show. The various exhibits attracted great attention, yesterday, the whole space allotted for the displays, presenting a busy appearance. MASTERTON IMPLEMENT) COMPANY. An assortment of. castings, manufactured by the Master ton Farmers' Implement Company, Ltd., at their new foundry, is on view. Every piece is beautifully finished, the workmanship reflecting great credit on the company. Verandah brackets and friezes, pulleys, cog-wheels, and fire grates malfe up a most interesting exhibit. The Company have also a number of vehicles on view, which are finished in their usual up-to-date style. They include double and single buggies, gigs, traps and the heavier class of farmers.' conveyances. CEMENT PIPE COMPANY,'LTD. This company are again to the fore wijth an exhibit of their manufactures. Their pipes are thoroughly well-known and appreciated, and are in general use by all the Local Bodies throughout the district. Farmers, too, recognise their quality and usefulness for culvert purposes, etc. Their strength and durability make them especially suitable, and much more economical, thim timber. The Company have oh exhibit a collection of various sizes of "Kielberg" pipes and also large "Monier" pipes, reinforced with steel. This reinforcement adds greatly to the strength and at the same time allows the pipes to be made comparatively lighter. A new departure is junctions, bends, traps, etc., the Company being now able to supply all requirements in this particular line. The exhibit is an interesting one, and well worthy of inspection. J. B. MACEWJDN AND CO. Of special interest to dairy farmers is this firm's exhibit, chief of which is the L.K.G. milker. This machine has now had an extensive test extending over five years. Farmers who are using them are more than satisfied with the result. No less than 600 are now in use in the colony, and they are all giving satisfaction. The agents claim that the admission of air into the teat cups is the essential point which has solved the problem of successful mechanical milking, and brought the L.K.G. into such prominence. The fmri are also showing Baltic separators, dairymen's cleaner and cleansers, and A. and P. live stock foods, which are now used greatly by farmers. DONALD.ANd SONS, LTD. Farmers and settlers generally are always interested in the displays made by this firm. Great interest is being taken in the Cooper shearing machines, of which practical demonstrations are being made by experts. Considerable improvements have been made during the last year in the overhead gear—this has been remodelled especially to suit colonial requirements and it is now considered about as near perfection as this class -of machinery can be made. The plant is driven by a Fairbanks-Morse horizontal 5 h.p. engine, which does | the work in such a convincing way that intending purchasers must be impressed. Fifteen extra feet of floor space has been added to 1 the stand, and in this space are a No. 1 and No. 2 wool press with a bale of wool, which is pressed in each.alternately, to show. the working of each. The complete process of

I shearing and pressing the wool ready for market is shown as done by the most practical and up-to-date methods. A novelty is the King hoe fence dropper, for which the firm are the sole agents. This dropper commands a large sale in Australia, and should commend itself to those who are fencing—especially where timber is scarce. Wire strainers and jacks are exhibited on the same 1 stand. In the machinery area the firm have a space for exhibiting motor cars. Messrs Skeates and Bockart are in charge, and have several De Dion and Darracq cars of the newest type to show intending purchasers. PERMANENT STANDS. DALGETY AND CO., LTD. This firm are showing a varied assortment of grass seeds, fencing wire, wire netting, and other lines necessary for the station. A feature of the exhibit is to be found in an excellent assortment of Quibell's famous sheep dips. These dips are fast becoming as popular in New Zealand as in other great sheepbreeding countries, and this season some of the gnost noted stud breeders in the colony are using them. The example of the most successful sheep-breeders in the colony is always worth following, and Quibell's can be numbered amongst' the most enthusiastic customers. The two men who stand out strongly in the sheep-breeding world to-day, viz., Mr John S. Horsfall, of Widgiewa, New South Wales, and Mr Henry Dudding, of Riby Grove, England, are among the patrons of these preparations., DRESDENJPIANO COMPANY. There is no better known firm throughout New Zealand than the Dresden Piano Company. Accustomed as everyone is to the excellence of their exhibits, the company have this year eclipsed alt previous efforts and the completeness of the display speaks volumes foir the enterprise of the Company and their endeavours to meet the wants of the people. The name Steinway,' known throughout the length and breadth of the music-loving world as a maker of pianos of surpassing beauty, have placed their sole agency in the hands of the Dresden Company. Richard Lipp and Sohns' pianos are probably as well known as they' are well liked. The firm of Ronisch are represented by instruments which, for responsiveness of touch, accurate and rapid repetition, and a really wonderful power of standing in tune, are hard to equal. Foremost !among English manufacturers of pianos is the house of John Broadwood and Sons, established in 1732. This celebrated firm have maintained their reputation by a progressive policy, by adopting all improvements worthy of the name, with the result that their instruments of t'o-day possess a sweetness of tone and delicacy of touch that has earned for them their high reputation. These are some of the many sole agencies held by the Dresden. To enumerate all would take too much space. Suffice to say that, with the experience of twenty-five years gained throughout New Zea-. land and their unfailing success; in pleasing their patrons, the Dresden offer exceptional advantages and inducements. Intending purchasers and visitors would be studying their own interests by inspecting this superb display. W.F.C.A., LTDi The household furniture displayed' by the Wairarapa Farmers' Co-oper-ative Association is such that it cannot fail to attract attention. The whole oi it was turned out at their factory, and the workmanship and general finish is such as to reflect the greatest credit on the firm. The bedroom and dining-room furniture is particularly attractive, being designed according to the most modern styles. The firm have all the latest and best machinery, combined with a capable staff, for manufacturing the best at a price within the reach of all. WELLINGTON PIANO COMPANY, , LTD. As usual, the Wellington Piano Company have a very fine display of English and other makes of pianos, and are offering special inducements to purchasers,' which is always the case at Show time, whereby pianos can be purchased for cash or timepayment! These terms are applicable to the finest instruments the Company have. The firm are the sole New Zealand agents for the renowned Challen pianos, also the well-known Pleyel piano and Hamilton organs, suitable for parlor or chapel. Mr A. H. Light, from the Wellington warehouse, is assisting the local agents, Messrs McLeod and Yourig. Orders for piano and organ tuning and repairing may be left at the stand, this branch being executed personally by Mr McLeod. Messrs J. D. Cruickshank and Co., Ltd., have a most comprehensive exhibit of all stock and station requisites, which are well worthy of inspection. The assortment of grass seeds is parciculax-ly varied. The well-known Frimley fruits are "on view, P. and B. building paper, Cooper's, Little's and Highland dips, Bodman's parasiticides, binder twine and fencing \yire. The PedersenWolseley separator, a most improved machine, is also attracting much attention. The Austral Botanic Company, for whom Mr.C. Y. Dally is the popular manager, have a fine assortment of their well-known manufactures, in- i eluding "Lixall" and "Dethoweed" (weed destroyers) and Dr. Ridgeway's lung balsaam, Vistoria, and cattle remedies. The company are also agents for the Standard Rotary (Shuttle sewing machines, of which they have a large assortment. These machines have a reputation for light running, simplicity, and durability. Full particulars can be obtained from Mr Dally as to cost and terms of machines. The well-known stock and station agents, Messrs Levin and Co., Ltd., whose many years' experience and attention to their business has given them an intimate knowledge of the requirements of run-holders, farmers and agriculturists generally, have a big show of dips, seeds, drenches, wire-strainers, and separators. A specialty of the exhibit is the "Tiii" brand of ale and stout, from the North Island Brewery Company,

for which Messrs Levin and Co. are the local agents. A lady walking with a companion on the Showgrounds, yesterday, remarked, "Who is that woman singing; she has a lovely voice?" Her companion replied, "It is a phonograph," and, needless to observe, the » song was an item being rendered on 1 one of "The Talkeries'" phonoI graphs. The selection of phonographs is particularly varied, while there is a big show of English, French and American records. Messrs T. Dwyer and Co. are certainly up-to-date with their display. A very neat display of bicycles is made by Mr Harold Sinclair, which includes the Osmond machine, now so popular in the Wairarapa. Empire bicycles (ladies' and gentlemen's) and accessories of every de scription are also shown. The exhibit of the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Ltd., had an interested crowd ' of spectators round the stand all day yesterday. The display embraces all stock and station lines, everything being neatly laid out to the best advantage. Sheep dips, grass and • clover seeds, com sacks, wool-packs, twine, fencing wire, etc., are all well worthy of inspection. The Singer Manufacturing Company have, as usual, a big display of their well-known machines. The company have a lady artiste executing fancy work in most artistic de-. signs, and the excellence of the work gives one an idea of what the machines are capable of doing. PRIZE LIST. HORSES. ! Thoroughbreds.—(Judges: Messrs M. F. Baird, Hastings, and R. H. Aldworth, Rangitikei).—Colt foaled since August, Ist, 1904': G. F. Moore's Koran 1. Colt foaled since August Ist, 1905: H. McManaway 1. Filly foaled since August Ist, 1903: C. F. Vallance's Kotiri. Filly foaled since August Ist, 1904: G. G. Beard's Loveshot 1. Filly foaled since August Ist, 1905: C. F. Vallance's 1 and 2. Mare with foal at foot: T. W. McKenzie's Waipipi 1, C. J. Bennett's Regret 2, Fred Moore's Greygown 3. Trotters.-—Trotting stallion: C. McCullough's Wicklow 1, S. Liddington's Boston 2. ' Miscellaneous. —Pony Classes—Entire Pony, any age, over 13 hands and not more than 14.2 hands: Eli Liddington's Kalipha 1, T. Edlin's Silver King 2. Entire pony, any age, 13 hands or under: Angus Fraser's * King of the Ring 1, C. F. Vallance's Mustard 2. Pony mare, any age, foal at foot, over 13 hands, and not more than 14.2 hands: S. Liddington's Topsy 1. Pony mare, any age, s foal at foot, 13 hands or under: Miss Bessie Turner's Trixie 1, Mrs T. Dean's Kitty 2, Miss Olive Hood'fe Jet 3. Hack Classes—Dry brood mare, 4 years old and upwards: H. McManaway's Spring 1, T. Hoult and Son's Judy ,2, W. A. Pyke's Wiki 3, S. W. Green's Kestrel vhe. Hack mare with foal at foot: W. D. Watson 1, C. McCullough's Octopus 2. Mare for breeding weight-carrying hacks, with foal at foot: W. D. Watson 1, Dagg Bros. 2, J. Shaw 3. Gelding foaled since August 1, 1904: C. F. Vallance's Conqueror 1, L. McLachlan's Hero 2. Gelding foak d since Augus Ist, 1905: W. A. Pyke's Paddy 1, S. Liddington's Ivarialiy 2, E. M. Bannister's Linda's Lad 3. Draughts.—(Judge: Mr J. C. N. Grigg, Longbeach, Canterbury).— Stallion, over 4 years: J. W. Harding's Baron GracefuM, G f F. Moore's Banccr 2, R. Falloon's Brilliant Boy 3, Alex. Simmond's Shepherd's Pride vhc. Colt foaled since August Ist, 1903: R. J. Linn's Major Glen 1, Jas. Bourke's Gold Reef 2. Colt foaled since August Ist, 1904: A. Alexander's Marcellus 1, Angus Fraser Glengarry 2. Colt foaled since August Ist. 1905: A. Alexander's bay 1, J. W. and F. Douglas' black 2, W. Gadsby's His Excellency 3, Q. Donald's Glen Stewart vhc. Filly foaled since August Ist, 1903: A. Tocker's Jean 11. 1, R. Tanner's Miss McAulay 2, Q. Donald's Dinah. ' 3. Filly foaled since August Ist, 1904: J. W. Harding's Lady Margaret 1, J. W. Harding's Laura Dinnie 2, W. Gadsby's Rosebud 11. 3, A. Alexander vhc, Allan Donald he. Filly foaled since August Ist, 1905: W. Gadsby's Princess Royal 1, J. W. Harding's Lady Kate 2, Mrs J. R. Williams' Stylish Duchess 3. Dry mare, over 4 years, at regular work: J. W. Harding's Pride's Darling 1, W. Howard Booth's Gyp 2, W. D. Watson's Countess 3. Gelding foaled since August Ist, 1903: J. C. McKillop's Duke 1. Gelding foaled since August Ist, 1904 ? : W. A. Pyke's Roy 1. CATTLE. Purebred Shorthorn.—(Judge, Mr A. McLean, Hastings).—Bull calved since July Ist, 1904: G. McKay 1. Cow, any age, in calf, or with calf at foot: Trustees late D. McMaster 1, W. C. Buchanan 2 and 3. Heifer calved since July Ist, 1903: Trustees late D. McMaster 1 and 3, Fred Moore 2. Heifer calved since July Ist, 1904: Trustees late D. McMaster 1 and 2. Heifer calved since July Ist, 1905: Trustees late D. McMaster 1. Pen of three heifers (Shorthorn) calved since July Ist, 1905: Trustees sate D. McMaster 1 and 2. Bull calved since July Ist, 1906: Trustees late D. McMaster l! Heifer calved since July Ist 1906: Trustees late D. McMaster 1 and 2. Grade Shorthorns.—Bull calved since July Ist, 1903: J. C. McKillop 1. Bull calved since July Ist, 1904: Percy Bros. 1. Bull calved since July Ist, 1905: W. Mace l, 1 John McMaster 2 and 3, W. E. Bidwill vhc. Cow any age, in calf or with calf at foot: C. F. Vallance 1 and ch 2 and 3, W. Mace c and he. Heifer' calved since July Ist, 1903 C. F. Vallance 1 and 3, , W. Mace 2. Heifer calved since July Ist, 1904: C. F. Vallance 1 and 2, W. Mace 3. Heifer calved since July Ist, 1905: W. G. Moore 1, C. F. Vallance 2 and 3. Bull calved since July Ist, 1906: C. F. Vallance 1 and 2 . • Heifer calved since July Ist, 1906: C. F. Vallance 1 and 2. Bull calved since July Ist, 1904: G. F. Moore Ist and ch. Bull calved since July Ist, 1905: G. F. Moore' 1, "R. McGregor 2. Cow, any age, in ca'f or with calf at foot: G. F. Moore 1 and ch, J. McGregor 2 and 3. Heifer calved since July Ist, 1903: J. McGregor 1. Heifer calved since July Ist, 1905: G. F. Moore 1, J. McGregor 2. Purebred Ayrshire. (Judges: Meßsrs A. Tocker and A. Donald).—

Bull calved since July Ist, 1904: Slack Bros. 1 and ch. Bull calved since July Ist, 1905: Slack Bros. 1, S. Standen 2. Cow, any age, with calf at foot or in milk: Slack Bros. 1, S. Standen 2, Harold Sinclair 3. Heifer calved since July Ist, 1903: S. Standen 1, Slack Bros 2. Heifer calved since July Ist, 1905: Slack Bros. 1 and ch and 2, S. Standen 3 and vhc. Jersey.—(Judge: Mr F. Cornwall, Taranaki). —Bull calved since July Ist, 1903: Paul Hunter 1. .Bull calved since July Ist, 1905: S. R. Lancaster 1 and ch, Paul Hunter 2 and 3. Cow, any age, with calf at foot or in milk: S. R. Lancaster 1, Paul Hunter 2, W. H. and A. E. Booth 3. Heifer calved since July Ist, 1903: Paul Hunter 1. Heifer calved since July Ist, 1904: S. R. and A. E. Booth 3. Heifer calved since July. Ist, 1905: Paul Hunter 1, S. R. Lancaster 2, W. H. and A. E. Booth 3. Bull calved since July Ist, .1906: S. R. Lancaster 1, Paul Hunter 2, W. H. and A. E. Booth 3. Heifer calved since July Ist, 1906: S. R. Lancaster 1, Paul Hunter 2 and 3. Holstein-Friesian. (Judge: Dr. Levinge, Christchurch).—Bull, any age: McKenzie and Lovelock 1. Cow, any age: McKenzie and Lovelock 1. Heifer, two years or under: McKen- , zie and Lovelock 1. Dairy Cattle.—(Judges: Ayrshire and Jersey judges). —Heifer* calved since July Ist, 1904: R. S. Lancaster 1, W. H. and A. E. Booth 2 and 3. Heifer calved since July Ist, 1905: S. R. Lancaster 1, T. Dixon 2. Fat Cattle.-'-(Judge, Mr T. A. Bamber, Wanganui).—Bullocks any age: G. F. Moore 1 and 3, W. C. Buchanan 2: Cows and heifers, any age; G. F. Moore 1, W. and H. Beetham 2 and 3. Ballocks calved Since July Ist, 1903: G. F. Moore 1, J. and 11. ' Holmes 2. Bullocks, any age: G. F. Moore 1, W. C. Buchanan 2 and 3, Morrison Bros, vhc and he. Cow, any age: G. F. Moore 1, W. Mac? 2, W. and H. Beetham 3, W. Morris vhc. Bullocks, 3\ years and under: W. Cooper 1, G. F. Moore 2, W. Mace 3. Bullock, 2§ years and under: G. F. Moore 1, W. Mace 2, W. E. Bidwill 3. Heifer, 3 years and under: G. F. Moore 1, W. and H. Beetham 2. Heifer, over 3 years: W. Reside 1, G. F. Moore 2, W. and H. Beetham 3. Pen of two bullocks, most suitable for freezing purposes: G. F. Moore 1 and 3, W. Mace 2, W. C. Buchanan vhc. W. ( and H. Beetham he. Best shop bullock, calved since July Ist, 1903: G. F. Moore 1 and 2, J. and H. Holmes 3, Trustees late D. McMaster vhc. SHEEP. Lincolns.-(Judge: Mr William Wilson, Whenuakura, Waverley.)— Ram over 33 months: W. Perry 1, 2 and 3. Ram over 21 months and under 33 months: W. Perry 1 and 2. Ram under 21 months: W. Perry 1 and ch, 2 and he, W. Rayner 3, McGregor Bros. vhc. Two rams under 21 months: W. Perry 1 and 2. Ewe over 21 months: W. Perry 1, 2, 3, and vhc. Ewe under 21 months: W. Perry 1 and ch, 2 and 3, McGregor Bros. c. Two ewes under 21 months: W. Perry 1 and 2. Ewe lamb: W. Rayner 1. English Leicesters—(Judge: Mr J. Sowden, Dunsandel, Canterbury).— Ram over 33 n.onths: Slack Bros. 1, S. R. Lancaster 2 and vhc, A. Harding 3. Ram over 21 months and under 33 months: W. Perry 1 and ch and 2, A. Harding 3. Ram, under 21 months: W. Perry 1 and 2, S. R. Lancaster 3. Two rams under 21 months: S. R. Lancaster 1, A. Harding 2. Five rams under 21 months: S. R. Lancaster 1, Slack Bros. 2, A. Harding 3. Ram lamb: Slack Bros. 1 and vhc, S. R. Lancaster 2 and 3. Ewe over 21 months: W. Perry 1 and ch and he, S. R. Lancaster 2 and vhc, Slack Bros. 3. Ewe under 21 months: W. Perry 1, 2, 3, and vhc, S. R. Lancaster he. Two ewes under 21 months: W. Perry 1 and 2, Slack Bros. 3, S. R. Lancaster vhc. Ewe lamb: Slack Bros. 1 and 2, S. R. Lancaster 3. Border Leiesters. —(Judge: Mr J. Sowden, Dunsandel, Canterbury).— Ram over 21 months: Slack Bros. 1 and ch. Ram under 21 months: G. Sievers 1 1 and' 3, T. P. Lett and Son 2. Two rams under 21 month*: G. Sievers 1 and 2, T. P. Lett and Son 3. Ewe over 21 months: Slack Bros. 1 and ch and 2. Ewe under 21 months: G. Sievers/I, Slack Bros. 2. Two ewes under 21 months: G. Sievers 1, Slack Bros. 2. Ram lamb: G. Sievers 1 and 2, Slack Bros. 3. Ewe lamb: G. Sievers 1, 2, and 3. Romney Marsh.— (Judge: Mr P. Mungavin, Porirua).—Ram over 33 months: E. Short 1 and ch and 3, Gray Bros. 2 and vhc. Ram over 21 months, and under 33 months: E. Short 1, A. Harding 2 and vhc, Gray Bros. 3". Ram under 21 months: E. Short 1, 3, and he, Gray Bros. 2, and vhc. Two rams under 21 months: E. Short 1 and 2, Gray Bros.- 3 and vhc. Five rams under 21 months: E. Short 1 and 2, Gray Bros. vhc. Ram lamb: E. Short 1 and 2, W. B. Allen 3. Ewe under 21 months: E. Short 1 and ch and 3, W. H. 1 Buick 2, W. B. Allen vhc, Gray Bros. he. Ewe under 21 months: E. Short 1 and ch, 3, and vhc, Mrs B. H. Slack 2, W. B. Allen he. Two ewes under 21 months: E. Short 1 and 3, W. B. Allen 2, G. R. Sykes vhc, A. Harding he. Ewe lamb: W. B. Allen 1, E. Short 2, 3 and he, G. R. Sykes vhc. Southdowns. (Judge: Mr T. Brooks, Thornycroft, Canterbury).—■ Ram over 33 months: S. R. Lancaster 1 and ch, J. McGregor 2, H. J. Dagg 3, Mrs B. H. Slack he. Ram over 21 months and under 33 months: James Johns 1 and 2, Mrs B. H. Slack ,3. Ram under 21 months: Mrs B. H. Slack 1 (Mr J. Stuckey's prize of £10), John Strang 2, SI R. Lancaster 3, James Johns vhc, J. McGregor hi:, Gray Bros. c. Two rams under 21 months: S. R. Lancaster 1, H. H. Wolters 2. Ram lamb: J. McGregor 1, Mrs B. H. Slack 2, S. R. Lancaster 3. Ewe over 21 months: Mrs B. H. Slack 1, H. J. Dagg 2 and vhc, S. R. Lancaster 3, he and c. Ewe under 2.1 months: Mrs B. H. Slack 1, ch and 2, S. R. Lancaster 3, J. McGregor vhc. Two ewes under 21 months: S. R. Lancaster 1 raid 2, J. McGregor 3,Mrs B. H. Slack vhc, H J. Dagg he. Ewe lamb: James Johns 1, Mrs B. H. Slack 2, J. McGregor 3, S. R. Lancaster he. Shrop'nire.—Judge: Mr T. Brooks, Thornycroft, Canterbury). Two rams over 33 months: W. Raynesl, J. O. Sutherland 2, A. Ram over 21 months and under 33 montjis: B. Seth-Smith 1 and ch, G.

McKay 2, W. McKenzie 3. Ram under 21 months: W. Rayner 1 and 2, B. Seth-Smith 3. Two rams under 21 months: Mrs B. H. Slack 1, W. McKenzie 2, A. Richards 3. Five rams under 21 months: B. SethSmith 1, W. McKenzie 2, G. McKay 3. Ram lamb: G. McKay 1 and 2, A. Richards 3. Ewe over 21 months: Mrs B. H. Slack 1, G. McKay 2, W. Rayner 3. Ewe under 21 months: W. Rayner |l, B. SethSmith 2, G. McKay 3. Two ,ewes under 21 months: G. McKay 1, Mrs B. H. Slack 2, W. Rayner 3. Ewe lamb: G. McKay 1, W. McKenzie 2, Mrs B. H. Slack 3. Kyeland.— (Judge: Mr T. Brooks, Thornycroft, Canterbury).—Ram over 21 months: Fred. Moore land 2. Ewe over 21 months: Fred. Moore 1, 2 and 3. Ram lamb: Fred. Moore 1, 2 and 3. Ewe lamo: Fred. Moore, 1, 2 and 3. Farmers' Classes. —Longwool or Longwool Cross —Ten ewes over 21 months: W. E. C. Tylee 1, J. and H. Holmes 2. Five ewes over 21 months: J. and H. Holmes 1, W. E. C. Tylee 2, F. W. * H. Kumraer 3. Two ewes over 21 months: J. and H. Holmes I, F. % H. Kummer 2, F. W. Blatchford *3. Ten ewes under 21 months: J'. and H. Holmes 1. Five ewes under 21 months: J. and H. Holmes 1, G. E. Allen 2, F. W. Blatchford 3. Two ewes under 21 months: J. and H. Holme's 1, F. W. Blatchford 2. Five ewe lambs: F. W. Blatchford 1 and 2, F. W. H. Kummer 3. Ewe • lamb: F. W. Blatchford 1 and 3, F. W. H. Kummer 2.

Sheep for Freezing Purposes.— (Judge: Mr T. —Pen of five wethers or five maiden ewes, 6tooth and under, Longwool or Longwool Cross, most suitable for freezing and the London market: Jas. Kennedy 1, W. and H. Beetham 2, W. Perry 3, W. E. C. Tylee vhc. Pen of five fat wethers or five fat maiden ewes, 6-tooth and under, Down or Down cross, most suitable for freezing and the London market: W. and H. Beetham 1, W. C. Buchanan 2, W. Perry 3, A. Harding vhc, W. arid H. Beetham he. Five Down or Down cross wethers or maiden ewes, over 21 months: W. and H. Beetham 1, John Strang 2. Five Down or Down cross wethers, under 21 months: John Strang 1 and 3, W. and H. Beetham 2 and vhc. Five Down or Down cross Maiden ewes, under 21 months: S. R. Lancaster 1, W. and H. Beetham 2 and vhc, John Strang 3. Five lambs, down or Down cross, most suitable for freezing and the London market: W. and H. Beetham 1 and 2, Donovan Bros. 3. Five Longwool or Longwool cross wethers, over 21 months: W. E. C. Tylee 1, John Strang 2 and 3. Five Longwool or Longwool cross wethers, under 21 months: W. C. Buchanan 1, J. and H. Holmes 2, John Strang 3, and vhc. Five Longwool or Longwool cross maiden ewes, under 21 months: S. R. Lancaster 1, John Strang 2, J. and H. Holmes 3. Five lambs, Longwool or Lougwool cross, most suitable for freezing and the London market: Donovan Bros. 1, W. E. C. Tylee 2, W. and H. Beetham 3. Five lambs, most suitable for' the Lond6n market. Mr Jas. Stuckey's cash prizes of first 635, and second 425, will be awarded on the report of the London agent, to whom the lambs will be consigned on owner's account, and net proceeds will be handed to owner, with a detailed ac> count of sales and returns. The lambs will be killed 'and frozen at Wellington, and carcases consigned to an agent in London as soon as practicable after the Show. Ram used ipust be bred from a flock entered in a/New Zealand Flock Book. Breed of, .same must be stated at time of entry. Ewe's breeding must also be given as near j?as possible: J. McGregor Morrison Bros. 2. Pen of five sheep suitab>e for butchers' purposes, or for export (all sheep must be fit for freezing): J. Strang 1, 2 and 3. Fat Sheep.—(Judge, Mr T. A. Bamber, Wanganui).—Five wethers, Down or Dowr Cross, any age: W. C. Buchanan 1 and 2, S. R. Lancaster 3. Five ewes, Down or Down Cross, any age: W. C. Buchanan 1, A. Richards 2. Five lambs, Down or Down Cross: J. Strang 1, Joseph Morris 2. Five wethers, Long Wool or Long Wool Cross, any age: W. C. Buchanan 1 and 3, W. E. C. Tylee 2. Five ewes, Long Wool or Long Wool Cross, any age: W. E. C. Tylee 1, W. C. Buchanan 2, J. Strang 3 and he, Joseph Morris vhc, J. F. Fenwick c. Five lambs, Long Wool or Long Wool Cross: W. E. C. Tylee 1, Morrison Bros. 2. Heaviest single wether or ewe, under 18 months: E. J. Matson 1, Miss Marjorie Gaskin 2, W. H. Robieson 3, S. R. Lancaster vhc, J. F. Fenwick c. Heaviest wether, any age: E. J. Matson 1, J. A. Perry 2, J. F. Fen wick 3, A.i E. Chamberlain vhc. Heaviest ewe, any age: Thomas Harvey 1 and 3, Miss Marjorie Gaskin 2, S. R. Lancaster vhc. PIGS. (Judge: Mr J. O. Batchelor, Palmerston North),—Boar, Berkshire, any age: E. White 1 and ch, Slack Bros. 2, C. Cammock 3. Boar, Berkshire, under 6 months: Slack Bros. 1, T. P. Lett and Sons 2. Boar, Berkshire, under 12 months: Slack Bros. 1. Sow, Berkshire, any age: C. Cammock 1 and ch, Slack Bros. 2, W. Morris 3. Sow, Berkshire, under 6 months: Slack Bros. 1, W. Morris 2. Sow, Berkshire, under 12 months: T. P. Lett and Sons 1, Slack Bros. 2, E. White 3. Tainworth. —Boar, Tamworth, any age: E. White 1 and ch, W. Morris 2. Boar, Tamworth, under 6 months: E. White 1. Sow, Tamworth, any age: E. White 1 and ch. Yorkshire.—Boar, Yorkshire, under 6 months: E. White 1 and ch, A. Richards 2. Sow, Yorkshire, any age: A. Richards 1 and 2. Sow, Yorkshire, under 6 months: A. Richards 1 and 3, E. White 2. Sow, Yorkshire, under 12 months: A. Richards 2 and 3. Yorkshire sow and litter: A. Richards 1 and ch. Miscellaneous. —Fat pig, suitable for bacon purposes, live weight not to exceed 2001b: W. Morris 1, E. White 2. Two fat pigs, suitable for bacon purposes, live weight each not to exceed 2001bs: W. Morris 1. Porker, not exceeding llOibs live weight: W. Morris 1, E. White 2, Slack Bros. 3. Two .porkers, each not exceeding llOlbs live weight: W. Morris 1, Slack Bros. 2, A. Richards 3. COMPETITIONS. Trotting horse in saddle (style, pace and carriage): A. McDonald's Jim Jim 1, W. Morris' Giggles 2.

Pony Jumping Competition, open to ponies under 13 hands: Master Donald Grant's Rex 1, J. C. McKillop's Daisy 2. Pony Jumping Competition, open to ponies 13 hands to 14.2 hands: Miss Brigg's Rawhiti 1, E. Ryan's Flirt 2, C. Hardy-Johnston's Maire 3. Maiden Jumping Competition : Gerald G. Beard's Moonlight 1, Jas. Douglas's bay gelding 2, Morrison Bros.' Rata 3. Mounted Infantry Competition: Sergeant Schofield's Section (Masterton Mounted Rifles) 1. Hunters' Leaping Competition: D. Noake's Mignon 1, N. F. Moore's Latifass 2, Morrison Bros.' Rata 3, J. Gleeson's. Scotch Mist v.h.c.