CARTERTON SHOW.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXX, Issue 8985, 21 November 1907, Page 5

CARTERTON SHOW.

FIRST DAY. (Special Reporter). The annual show of the Wairarapa and East Coast P. and A. Society was opened at Carterton, yesterday, under very favourable auspices. The weather was delightful,-' and in this respect it might be said that the society was wise in postponing its show till November. For years past -the fixture has been held in October, and generally the weather has been a deterrent factor, and if the society has derived no other advantage from the postponement, it obtained at least fine weather for the opening day at any rate. The attendance was good for a first day, and it is anticipated that if similar weather conditions prevail to-day, the attendance will be a record one.

The number of entries this year total 1,211 as against 1,402 last year. This falling off is due to several causes, including the virtual discon • tinuance of the implement department, the fact that shearing is in full swing throughout the district, and the clashing of the Hawera show with that held at Carterton. Horses, sheep and pigs show a big increase, but cattle, poultry and pigeons, dogs, farm industries and implements and vehicles ars responsible for the decrease. The large display of farm implements and machinery from all the principal manufacturers in the dominion, that has characterised past shows, is a missing feature this year, and this is to be regretted." A large portion of the grounds is now bare where once it was covered with a great variety of exhibits of agricultural, dairying and other implements associated with the farming industry which form a highly attractive feature at any agricultural show. However, local manufacturers still see fit to occupy some space for the exhibition of their vehicles and a few farm implements.

Judging was completed early in the day, and the awards generally proved satisfactory to exhibitors. The quality of the stock Wc«s, all through, very good, though some classes were weak, the late spring accounting in no small measure for' this defect. Generally speaking, sheep and cattle were good, but the horses, yesterday, did not show to the best advantage. The amateur judging competition in Romney sheep was won by J. A. Welch, with G. E. Allen second. These were the only two entrants.

The arrangements for the gathering have been ably carried out by the secretary, Mr H. S. Moss, assisted by an energetic staff of officials. SHEEP. The number of sheep shown was was 270, as compared with 216 last year. The quality was well up to the standard of previous shows, and each of the classes was well filled. Messrs Wheeler and Short, the well-known breeders, were not represented, probably owing to the fact that the Egmont show this year is clashing with that of the Wairarapa. The quality of the Liucolns was to the judge's liking, though he remarked that a few were not up to show condition. This last remark especially applied to the ewe section, which was not so strong as it might have been. Mr W. Perry, of Penrose, was by far the largest exhibitor, and. as usual, he swept the board. In addition to annexing rar second and third prizes* j n eVery sec . ti°n ?£ tlie Liu'coins, he ex'hlbited the champion ram and ewe. Messrs W. C. Buchanan, J. Collins, Wm. Rayner, J. W. Compton and the Trustees of the late D. McMaster's made between them, about fifteen entries in this class, but the opposition of Penrose was overwhelming.

The Romneys brought out more competition than the Lincolns, though the quality was not so good. The exhibits were, in tht opinion of one expert, "nothing sensational, but very even all through." Messrs Gray Bros., G. E. Allen, J. Collins and W. B. Allen divided the prizes. The last two exhibitors gained the championship for ram and ewe respectively. In the opinion of the judge, the quality of the Leicesters was very high all through, the English section being particularly strong. Mr G. Sievers had the Border Leicester class practically to himself. He took every prize in addition to exhibiting the champion ram and ewe. Mr W. Perry was again to the front with his English Leicesters, taking every prize offered. His champion ram and ewe had many admirers, and were very fine specimens of the breed. The classes in the Down sheep were well filled, and the prizes were fairly evenly distributed. The judge classed them as a very nice lot, and characteristic of the breed. He noted, however that the wool was a little harsh generally, and showed the effects of the late spring. Mr VV. Howard Booth exhibited the cham-pion-ram, and Mr J. Strang gained similar honours with his ewe.

Mr W. Rayner was the principal exhibitor in Shropshires. He showed the champion owe, and Mr W. Howard Booth the champion ram. Fat sheep used to be a strong feature of the shows, but of late years a general decl'ne has been noticeable to those who are present every year. Yesterday's exhibition in this section was in no wise a strong on?. The fat lambs were of a far better class. Mr W. Howard Booth showed a champion pen of lambs. Messrs W. C. Buchanan and W. Howard Booth divided honours in the freezing classes —quite a common occurrence with these two exhibitors at this show. In the fat sheep (heaviest) class, Mr E. Matson showed all the winners. CATTLE. Compared with last year, the number of entries in cattle showed a decrease of 27. Competition was not very strong, though the quality in the classes was good, notably the Shorthorns, Jerseys, and some of the dairy cattle. The fat cattb were only a middling class. The winners in Shorthorns were very good animals. The champion bull, Count Red Rose, recently imported from Victoria and exhibited by Mr W. C. Buchanan, was an almost faultless animal, and pleased the judge very much. Mr Buchanan also exhibited the champion cow, another very fine animal. The champions would, in the judge's estimation, hold their own at any show, and compared

favourably with the stock shown at the Hawke's Bay, show. Three exhibits from the famous Shorthorn herd of the Trustees of the late D. McMaster secured three prizes. In the Grades, Mr W. Howard Booth exhibited the only entries. Though the quality of the Jerseys was good all through, there was very little competition, and this was considered by the judge to be very unsatisfactory. Without doubt, said the judge, the Jerseys are the finest milking breed and produce the best butter, and it is a pity that fanners could not see their way to devole more time to breeding and exhibiting this class of cattle. Mr E. Eagle's champion bull was a particularly fine stamp of animal, and Messrs W. H. and A. E. Booth exhibited another fine beast. The cows were a fine exhibit. Mr Eagle also showed the champion cow with another splendid specimen. The other placed animals were worthy of special mention. The Jersey heifers were, generally speaking, good, and showed indications of good milking type. Holstein-Friesians were, as usual, poorly represented, the only exhibitor being Mr W. I. Lovelock, who took all the prizes and championship?. The milkers will be judged this morning, when the milk will be tested. The animals themselves appear to ba very useful beasts.

HORSES. ' "A very mixed lot," was the judges' comment, when asked what he thought of the exhibits in horses. This remark particularly applied to the young horses, judged early in the day. The ponies and hunters were a much better lot, while the trotting horses were also up to a high standard. The only championship awarded was secured by Mr R. Tilson's* Merganser, a very fine stamp of mare. DAIRY PRODUCE.

The produce hall persented a very attractive appearance replete as it was with almost every article produced on the farm or in the dairy. Throughout the afternoon, a large crowd passed in and out of the building, and the quality of the exhibits seemed to make a good impression on a critical audience. The home-made bread and scones were of good quality and elicited keen competition. The display of private dajry butter was most creditable, and .some of the exhibits were the best the judge had seen; in fact they would, in his opinion, be hard to beat anywhere. The factory butter was really good, and * there was little to choose between the exhibits. The get up was generally perfect and the display was good. The Masterton Co-operative Dairy Company's winning box was a very fine exhibit. The make up of tl e factory cheese was also very creditable, though the flavour might ha\e been better. The judge had son e difficulty in making his awards. COMPETITIONS. When the competitions were being decided late in the afternoon, a rather large crowd had gathered around the ring, and took a keen interest in the events, which were on the whole keenly contested. The trotting h'orses were a very even lot, and the leaping match for ponies was a fine exhibition. The chief evert was the Hunters' "Competition, foxwhich there were sixteen entrants. Every horse was a tried jumper, aid a great many of them have figured i successfully at previous showg jn this | district. After a 1 exhibition cf | jumping Mr j t orr's'Tilson VP| announced the Vv'lnn&r. The stme horse won the maiden leaping, 'i'heie will be u variety of ring events today, the most important of which is the Challenge Cup, for which twenty jumpeio have entered.

INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITS. : T. WAGG AND CO. Among the most consistent and progressive exhibitors at Wairarapa Shows Messrs T. Wagg and Co. have always been prominent. The exhibits of this firm have not only 1 attracted attention on account of the j enterprise displayed by them, but by the excellence of their displays. The exhibit which they made yesterday was no exception, but rather an accentuation of their rule. The show under notice included r.o less than [ twenty-two vehicles, all bearing the I hall mark of "Thomas Wagg and Co." Of the vehicles which perhaps attracted most attention were four I wheel dog carts, gigs, phaetons, ralley carts, the celebrated "jump seat" buggy, Bradley's and rubbertyred vehicles. The whole of the exhibit was evidence of excellent and thorough workmanship. W.F.C A., Ltd. No commercial firm is more identified with farming interests in the Wairarapa than that of the Wairarapa Farmers' Co-operative Association, Ltd. The exhibit which they made yesterday was typical of the enterprise of the firm, and the interest which they take in all matters appertaining to the welfare and progress of agriculturalists and pastoralists. The exhibit shown by the firm was comprehensive of their widespread ramifications. It included grass seeds, Sutton's seeds, lawn mowei-3, ranges, grates, tile hearths and furnishings, Sykes' Red Drench, teas, the well-known|;Frimley fruits, Pascall's table jellies, Gilruth'd calf food, and practically exhibits of every line in which the commercial and agricultural population is interested. SINGER MACHINES. There is no machine better known nor more appreciated than the Singer sewing machine. Housewives everywhere acclaim that it does all that an absolutely modern and wellequipped sewing machine in competent hands can be expected to do. What can he done on a Singer machine is really marvellous. All sorts of work skilful and beautiful" can be produced by the competent operator. It is perhaps worth while to mention that the special 20th century make of Singer was awarded four gold medals at the New Zealand Industrial Exhibition. Miss Cbarteris, the lady demonstrator, will explain to visitors to the show how point lace, Limerick lacs, spp'.ique work and other arts in sewing may be very easily accomplished when the Singer sewing machine is used. Mr F. McCarthy, the Company's inspector, is in charge of the exhibit, and will be pleased to explain the very reasonable timepayment system which the company have adopted in regard to the disposal of their machines. (Continued on page 6.)

LEVIN AND CO., Ltd. The exhibit of Messrs Levin and Co., Ltd., was one Well worthy of attention. Prominent in it was a display of Sutton's seeds, well calculated to attract the attention of every one interes'ed in agriculture. The display of grass seeds was exceptionally good, as indeed was that of j farm and garden seeds which comprised no less than sixty varieties. Sutton and Co. guarantee their seeds to 98 per cent., a guarantee which would seem almost incredulous except in a case of a firm so remarkable for its reliability. Levin and Co., Ltd., also had Wolseley cream separators and other farmers' requisites on view. MACEWAN AND CO. Messrs J. B. MacEwan and Co. had on view the L.K.G. milking machine, which has attracted considerable attention among dairy farmers, and is now in use to- soma extent in the "Wairarapa. The sale of the L.K.G. machine is steadily increasing, and it seems to meet the demands of dairy farmers. KEELING AND WYNN-WIL-LIAMS, LTD. An enterprising firm which had a good exhibit on view was Keeling and Wvnn-Williams, Ltd. The firm in question exhibited Thorley's shearing machines, Sharpie's cream separator, grass seeds, binder twine and other agricultural necossaries. The exhibit was well arranged, and indicative of enterprise on the part of the film. MASTERTON FARMERS' IMPLEMENT COMPANY. . The above company, of which Mr J.H. Pauling is manager, had a number of high-class exhibits on view. The exhibits shown included rubbertyred gigs, buggies, rustic carts, and the well-known "Cockatoo" and "The Zealandia" wool presses. The quality of the exhibits is first-class, and will naturally attract the attention of visitors.

CEMENT PIPES. Cement pipes are steadily coming into prominence owing to their being used by local bodies and farmers. The Masterton Cement Pipe Company, manufacturers, had a good display of JVlonier and Kielberg pipes. J. D. CRUICKSHANK AND CO., LTD. The above firm, who are always up-to-date in the supply of farmers' and station-holders' requisitea, had a camprehensive exhibit. It included grass seeds, sheep dips, and general linss for farmers and pastoralists. THE WELLINGTON PIANO COMPANY, LTD. An exhibit which is undoubtedly well worthy of a visit of inspection is that of the Wellington Piano Company, situate just inside the entrance to the Produce Hall. A particularly fine display is made, including pianos by Challen, Pleyel, Neumeyer, Hansen, Hillier, Rosener, Neufeld, and Zimmerman. These instruments attracted considerable attention during the day, the French piano—the Pleyel—being very much admired, the tone being sweet, sonorous and musical, qualities which go to make only high-grade pianos. The exhibit is very tastefully arranged, and the instruments are shown to the best advantages. The Challen, Hillier, and others are now becoming very popular throughout the Wairarapa, and doubtless this accounts for the eagerness with which patrons plied those in charge of the display. The company are represented by their district agents (Messrs McLeod and Young, Masterton), while their touring representative, Mr C. M. Blake, is also present.

PRIZE LIST. HORSES., Thoroughbreds (Judges, Messrs R. H. Aldworth, Silverhope, and J. R. McDonald, Levin)— Colt gelding, foaled since August -Ist, 1905, R. Tilson's Cocaine 1; colt or gelding foaled since August Ist, 1906, R. J. H. Tilson's Whimbrel 1, W. Corlett 2; mare in foal or with foal at foot, R. Tilson 1, 2andch; filly foaled since August Ist, 1904, R. Cooper 1; filly foaled since August Ist, 1906, S. Smith 1, A. O. Cadwallader 2. ' Miscellaneous —(Judge, sance as for thoroughbreds)— Hack marj in foal or with foal at foot, W. Bicknell 1, H. Catt 2; pony mare, 14 hands and under, in foal or with foal at foot, Miss M.; E. Eagle 1, Clarence Matson 2, Mrs T. J. Rathbone 3; bist yearling by Reform, Miss Mollie Deller 1, K. Bayliss.2, T. C. Udy 3; filly foaled since August Ist, 1905, W. Howard Booth 1; filly foaled since August Ist, 1906, J. Shaw 1, .S. Smith 2; colt or gelding foaled ■since August Ist, 1905, J. MeMaster 1, W. Bayliss 2, J. Compton 3; colt or gelding fonled since August 1, 1906, F. Lee 1, W. Bicknell 2, R. Waller 3. Farmers' Classes Mare best suited to breed horses for a farmer's trap or cart, J. Hart 1, C. Hartley 2, S. Liddington 3. CATTLE. Purebred Shorthorn (Judge, Mr R. Hay, Christchurch) — Bull calved prior to July 'lst, 1904, Arthur Chamberlain 1, W. C. Buchanan 2 ; bull calved since July Ist, 1905, W. C. Buchanan 1 and ch; bull calved since July Ist, 1906. Trustees late D. MeMaster I; cow, any age, in calf or calf at foot, W. C. Buchanan 1 and ch and 3, Trustees late D. MeMaster 2: heifer, ciived since July Ist, 1904, Trustees late D. MeMaster 1 and 2, W. C. Bu:hanan 3; heifer calved since July Ist, 1905, Trustees late D. McMastarl; heifer calved since July Ist, 1906, Trustees late D. MeMaster 1 and 3, W. C. Buchanan 2. n

Grade Sborchorn—-Heifer calved s'nce July Ist, 1906, W. Howard Booth 1 and 2. £ Fat Cattle—(Judge, Mr W. Clarkson, Featherston) —Two bullocks suitable for export, W. C. Buchanan 1; bullock calved dince July Ist, 15*03, W. C. Buchanan 1; bullockcalved since July Ist, 1904, W. E. Bidwilll; bullock calved since July Ist, 1905, W. E. B'idwill 1. Dairy Cattle. Ayrshire—(Judge, Mr A. Gibbs, Nelson)— Bull calved prior to July Ist, ISO 4, C. Morgan 1; bull calved since July Ist, 1905, George Thomas 1 and ch; bull calved since July Ist, 1906, W. Ordish 1; cow any age, in

calf or calf at foot, C. Morgan 1 and ch, 2 and 3; heifer calved since July Ist, 1905, T. Hughes 1, C. Morgan 2; heifer calved since July Ist, 1906, C. Morgan 1, W. Abbott 2, J. Standen 3; best herd of one bull, three cows or heifers from any of the above classes, C. Morgan 1. Jersey or Alderney—(Judge, Mr E. D. McLennan, Papakura)— Bull calved prior to July Ist, 1904, Andrew Eddie 1; bull calved since July Ist, 1904, R. Sayers 1; bull calved since July Ist, 1905, E. Eagle, junr, 1 and ch;bull calved since July 1,1906, W. H. and A. E. Booth 1, E. Eagle, junr, 2; cow, any age, in calf or calf at foot, E. Eagle, junr, 1 and ch and 3, W. H. and A. E. Booth 2; heifer, calved since July Ist, 1904, W. and A. Booth 1 and 2; heifer calved since Julv Ist, 1905, E. Eagle, junr, 1, W. and A. Booth 2; heifer calved since Julyj Ist, 1906, W. and A. Booth 1, E. Eagle, junr, 2; pen of two yearling heifers, W. and A. Booth 1, E. Eagle, junr, 2; best herd of one bull and three cows or heifers, E. Eagle, junr, 1 and 3, W. and A. Booth 2.

Holstein-Friesian Bull calved since July Ist, 1906, W. Lovelock 1; ' cow, any age, in calf or calf at foot, W. Lovelock 1; heifer calved since July Ist, 1905, W. Lovelock 1 andch: heifer calved since July Ist, 1906, W. Lovelock 1; best herd of one bull and rhree cows or heifers W. Lovelock 1. SHEEP. Lincoln— (Judge, Mr R. Bremer, Waverley)—Ram over 30 months, Wm. Perry 1 and 2, Trustees late D. McMaster he; ram over 18 and under 30 months, W. Perry, 1, 2, 3 andch: ram under 18 months, Wm. Perry 1, 2 and 3; two rams under 19 months, Wm. Perry 1, 2 and 3; ewe over 30 months, with lamb at foot, Wm. Perry 1, 2 andch; ewe over 18 and under 30 months, with lamb at foot, Wm. Perry 1, 2 and 3; ewe under 18 months, Wm. Perry 1, 2 and 3; two ewes under 18 months, Wm. Perry 1, 2 and 3. Romney Marsh (Judge, Mr R. Tanner, Longburn)—Ram over 30 months, W. B. Allen 1; ram over 18 and under 30 months, J. Collins 1 and ch, Gray Bros 2 and 3; ram under, 18 months, G. E. Allen 1, 2 and 3; two rams under 18 months, Gray Bros 1, G. A len 2, W. Allen 3; ewe over 30 months, with lamb at foot, W. Allen 1, 2 and ch; G. Allen 3; ewe over 18 and under 30 mqnths, with lamb at foot, G. Allen 1, W. Allen 2; ewe under 18 months, Gray Bros 1, G. Allen 2 and 3; two ewes under 18 months, Gray Bros 1, Wm. 'Kayner 2, G. Allen 3. Border Leicester (Judge, Mr R. Bremer, Waverley)—-ram over 30 "months, G. Seivers 1 and ch, W. Howard Booth and 3; ram under 18 months, G. Seive-s 1 and 2; two rams under 18 months, G. Seivers 1; ewe over 30 months with lamb at foot, G. Seivers 1; ewe over 18 and under 30 months, with lamb at G. Seivers 1 and ch; ewe under 18 -< months, G, Seivers 1 and 2; two ewes under 18 months, G. Seivers 1.

English Leicester (Judge, Mr R. Bremer, Waverley)—ram over 30 months, Win. Perry 1 and ch, W. C. Buchanan 2; ram over 18 months and under .30 months, Win. Perry 1, 2 and 3; ram under 18 months, Wm. Perry 1, 2 and 3; two rams under 18 months, Wm. Perry 1 and 2, W. C. Buchanan 3; ewe over 30 months, with lamb at foot, Wm. Perry 1 and ch;ewe over 18 and under 30 months, with lamb at foot, Wm. Perry 1, 2 and 3; e#e under 18 months, Wm. Perry 1, 2 and 3; two ewes under 18 months, Wm. Perry 1 and 2. Southdown—(Judge, Mr H. Overton, Fendalton) Ram over 30 months, W. Howard Booth 1 and ch, Colin Campbell 2, A. Rollo 3; ram over 18 months and under 30 months, W.. Howard Booth 1, John Strang 2 and 3; ram under 18 months, A. Rollo 1, John Strang 2; two rams under 18 months, John Strang 1 and 2; ewe over 30 months, with lamb at foot, John Strang, 1, 3 and ch, A. Rollo 2; ewe over 18 months and under 30 months, with lamb at foot, A. Ro'lo 1, John Strang 2 and 3; ewe under 18 months, John Strang 1 and 2; two ewes over IS months, John Strang 1 and 2.

Shropshire Down (Judge, Mr H. Overton, Fendalton) —ram over 30 months, W. Howard Booth 1 and ch, Pet3r Cooper 2 and 3; ram over 18 and under 30 months, Peter Cooper 1, C. Gayfer 2; ram under IS months, Wm, Rayner 1 and 2; two rams under 18 months, Wm. Rayner 1; ewe over 30 months, with lamb at foot, Wm.Wfylfgri-ChrandS, Peter Cooper 2;* ewe over 18 and under 30 months, with Jamb at foot, Wm. Rayner 'L Peter Cooper 2 and 3; ewe months, Wrm* Rayner. 1 and 2,/ J. W. Compton 3; two ewes under 18 months, Wm. Rayner 1, J.. Compton 2.

Farmers' classes—Two ewes with lambs at foot, Colin Campbell 1; five fat lambs, exhibited by farmers owning not more than 500 acres, Colin Campbell 1, W. Fisher 2. Fat sheep, shorn—(Judge, Mr W. Clarkson, Featherston) Down or Down cross —Five wethers under 18 months, W. Howard Booth 1, W. C. Buchanan 2; five ewes, any age, F. Dillon 1; five lambs, not stud sheep, W. Howard Booth 1, 2 and ch, Hugh Morison vhc. Any Longwool or Longwool cross—Five lambs, not stud sheep, W. Howard Booth 1 and 2, Wiggins Bros vhc; five wethers, under 30 months, W. C. Buchanan 1; five wethers, under 18 months, W. C. Buchanan 1; five ewes, any age, W. C. Buchanan 1, W. Allen 2. Sheep suitable for freezing purposes—Five wethers, W. C. Buchanan 1 and 2; five ewes, under 18 months, W. Allen 1, W. C. Buchanan 2; five wethers or maiden ewes, in the wool, under 18 months, of any breed; most value for fleece and carcase; partly judged first day, then slaughtered and finally judged second day of Show, W. Howard Booth 1 and 2; five wethers, under 18 months (block test), W. Howard .booth 1 and 2; five lambs, average weight not under 281 bs, or over 381 bs, freezing weights, Hugh Morison 1, R. Cooper 2, Wiggins Bros vhc. Heav-iest—-One wether, E. Matson 1; ewe, E. Matson 1; wether, under 18 months, Maisie Zabell 1, E. Matson 2; ewe under 18 months, E Matson } and 2. FARM AND DAIRY PRODUCE AND INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITS. (Judges—Cheese and butter, Mr S. A. Dumbleton, Waitara; bread and scones, Mrs D. C. MeMaster, Featherston, and Mi-s J. Strang, Gladstone). Three fleeces fine crossbred wool, unskirted, in grease, W.

Allen 1, F, Dillon 2 and 3; three fleeces coarse ciossbred wool, unskilled, in grease, W. Allen 1; short oats, not less than 251bs, W. and A. Booth 1 and 2; Black Tartarian oats, not less than 25lbs, J, Snefl 1 and 2; Grey oats, not less than 25lbs, Wiggins Bros. 1, W. IT. and A.E. Booth 2 and 3; Algerian oats not less than 25 lb, W. and A. Booth 1 and 2; homemade and homo-baked bread, Mrs J. B. McKenzie 1, Mrs M. Hansen 2, Mrs E. E. lir.xton 3; home-made bread, made by girl under 15 years, Miss O. Giles 1; home-made scones, not less than six, Mrs Eagle 1 and 2, Miss Krahagen 3; home-made scones, no*-, less than six, -nade by girl under 15 years, Miss O. Giles 1, Miss L. Davidson 2, Miss Dillon 3; powdered butter, i.e, containing sufficient salt for immediate table use only, not less than 3H>s, in plain pats or rolls, Cheltenham Dairy Company 1, Norsewood Co-operative Dvhj Company 2, Mrs S. Liddi: ;2f.on 3; powdered butter, to be left with the secretary at least one wvek prior to show day, 31bs in plain pats or rolls, R. Sayer 1, 2 and 3; frech butter, containing no salt, not les than 3lbs, in pa*;s or rolls, Mrs S. Liddington 1, Cheltenham Co-operative Dairy Company 2, Mrs Dillon 3; butter prepared for export, in tins, jars, kegs or any other vessels, not less than 251bs, Masterton Co operative Dairy Company, Ltd., 1, Cheltenham Dairy ', Company 2, Norsewood Co-operativp. ' Dairy Compay 3; fancy butter, Mrs Dillo" 1 and 2, Miss M. Ray 3; factry cheese, collection of not less than three, coloured, Taratahi Dairy Factory 1, H. R. Bunny 2, Dalefield Dairy Factory 3; factory cheese, collection of not less than three,- white, Featherston Dairy Factory 1, Dalefield Dairy Factory 2, H. R. Bunny 3; scwt of factory cheese,'Featherston Dairy Factory, 91*, 1, Taratahi Dairy Factory 90, 2, Dalefield Dairy Factory, 89£, 3; I.o:*y, in transparent jars, Mrs S. Liddington 1 and 2; hand-knitted, sox, plain, Mrs Dillon 1; hand-knitted sox, ribbed, Mrs Dillon 1; preserved fruits, Mrs W. Abbot 1.

COMPETITIONS. (Judges, Messrs R. H. Aldworth, Silverhope, and J. R. McDonald, Levin).- Walking match for horses (style and pace): Jas. Douglas' Robin 1, N. Douglas' Sultan 2, J. Bull's Paddy 3. Trotting horse, to be ridden (style and carriage): W. D. Watson's Auctioneer 1, J. L. Blundell's Jock 2. Trotting horse in harness (style, carriage and pace): J. L. Blundell's Jock 1, J. Bull's Molly 2, W. D, Watson's Auctioneer 3- Maiden leaping match: J. Orr's Tilson 1, Jas. Douglas' Robin 2, Jas. Sweeney's Corroboree 3. Leaping match for ponies, under 13 hands: J. A. Blair's Wee Macgregor 1, D. Grant's Rex 2. Leaping match for ponies, over 13 hands and under 14. 2 hands: T. Shaw's Flirt 1, J. Shaw's Winkie 800 2, J. A. Blair's Rcenge 3. Hunters' competition: J. Orr's Tilson 1, W. H. Buick's Dick Turpin 2, Jas. Douglas' Robin 3.