MASTERTON A. & P. SHOW

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 9059, 20 February 1908, Page 5

MASTERTON A. & P. SHOW

PEOPLE'S DAY.

SPLENDID WEATHER CONDITIONS.

A Eecord Attendance.

THE GOVERNOR AND LADY PLUNKET PRESENT.

COMPLETION OF THE JUDGING. GOOD DISPLAYS IN ALL CLASSES. INTERESTING RING EVENTS. BRILLIANT SPECTACLE ON THE LAWN. "People's Day" did not belie its name for the Masterton Show this year, as it/was a day—so far as weather was concerned when all sorts and condi'ions of people should have been, if they were not. "out to see the fair." Masterton and the district generally has had a surfeit of steamy, hot clays, when work was unpleasant, but yesterday was an ideal day for this season of the year. A canopy of clouds acted as a buffer for fie solar rays, while the south wind uf Tuesday died away to nothing during the night, and left the meteorological conditions as nearly perfect as possible. A few stray rain-drops did no more than remind Show-goers that the farmer might yet have his wish fulfilled, and his rape pastures saved. ' The early morning crowd was about as large as usual. It was towards mid-day that indications were in the direction of a record attendance, and motor busses, cabs, brakes and'every conveyance in the town were requisitioned to convey the excursionists from the railway station. The judging set apart for the second day was bustled through in good time, and the stewards of the departments whose chief duties arise on "People's Day" worked with a will to have their sections presentable at the proper hour. The grounds presented a very striking appearance, as the visit of His Excellency the Governor was responsible for extra care being taken with the decorations. Between the extreme flag poles of the people's stand was a gay array of bunting, and flags adorned every available pole, giving the grounds a bright aspect. An excursion around the business displays well repaid the trouble, as some of the exhibits were very striking. A conspicuous object on the old implement section was a huge barrel, made of bright-coloured canvas. This enchsed a wine-maker's exhibit, maker and all, and it was a most ingenious arrangement. Fifteen thousand pounds would probably not have been accepted for the magnificent motor-cars which were distributed about Where implements once reigned. The local coachbuilding firms had their exhibits well housed, and a display of Masterton-made fancy castiron ware showed that the town was moving rapidly along the line of industria) progress. In the permanent stands were some very creditably got-up exhibitions of pianos, furniture, sewing machines, and other wares, and quite a plethora of pianolas which made a trip along the front of the stands something in the nature of a high-class musical entertainment.

The scene on the lawn during the afternoon was a memorable one. Vice-Royalty had tempted femininity to risk all atmospheric changes, and the result was that a throng of welldressed ladies made a moving panorama of striking picturesqueness. The uniforms of the bandsmen and mounted rifles added to the general effect, and altogether the lawn was a fascinating spot. The band played during the whole day, and evidence of hard practice W3re noticeable in the vigour and expression imparted into the more difficult selections.

The grand parade of stock was a very fine feature of the afternoon programme. The marshal was Mr W. McKenzie, and he conducted this important event with consummate success.

We specially mentioned the Ryel and sheep shown by Mr Fred. Moore, of Wanganui, yesterday. To-day Mr J. B. McKenzie, marshal steward in that section, represented to the committee that the judge was of the opinion that the section was well worth championship honours. Accordingly it was unanimously decided to award tw,o championships. These were given to the ram and ewe respectively which were, in the judge's estimation, best entitled to receive the awards. ,

On the first day of the Show the class chosen in the amateur judging competition was English Leicesters, and in this. Mr H. .Lancaster was first, and Mr D. McGregor second. Ther" were eighteen competitors. The usual weight-guessing competition was again h< Id for a Singer sewing machine donated by the company. The sideshows were again numerous, and of an attractive order. A big business was done in the "Wonderland" section, and the show was, in this connection, on a par with the best of previous years.

HORSES

RECEPTION OF VICE-ROYALTY,

The visit of His Excellency the Governor and Lady Plunket was naturally a feature of the fathering. The train bearing the Vice-Regal party (the mid-day exrress) was met at tho station by the President (Mr J. D. Cruickshank), and 'Messrs A. W. Cave and H. H. Beo »»• Lad y Plunket was welcomed Cruickshank and Mrs H. H. Beetham. The Masterton Mounted Rifles were drawn up behind the station in full dress uniform, under Captain J. C. McKillop and Lieut. J. Whittaker. As the Governor and party passed down to the cabs which awaited them the mounted men stood at the salute and the latter then formed an escort and accompanied His Excellency to the Showgrounds. The pretty uniforms of the corps looked very effective, and the journey from the station was a striking spectacle. The visiting rifle volunteers were also included in the escort.

On arrival the party were escorted on the lawn, where the Masterton Municipal Band was drawn up. Special cushioned seats had been fitted up for the Vice-Regal party, and before His Excellency mounted the steps of the grandstand the Band struck up the National Anthem. The lawn and grandstand were crowded with fashionably dressed ladies and gentlemen, and the scene was charming.

The implements were really not missed, so far as the space they formerly occupied was concerned. It would be incorrect to say that the farming visitors did not miss them. The implements and motive power producers were one of the most attractive features of previous shows, and they had a practical value in tempting the laagard farmer tn abandon antiquated methods and take up more scientific and more payable systems of accomplishing farm work. Now, at a time when the farming community are better able to afford up-to-date farm machinery than ever tbey were, less inducement is forthcoming for them to do so, and it is probably a short-sighted method of manufacturers to obviate the expense of conveying their exhibits from show to show by relying on less direct methods of arousing interest in thorough farming. Fruit was very abundantly in evidence in all parts of the Show, and splendid fruit at that. There was a good display in the horticultural section, there were fine exhibitions by visiting and local nurserymen, the various booths were laden, and the lunch tables were fairly burdened with every variety of fruit. Mr T. Horton very generously regaled the Pressmen at the Show—fourteen in ■ill—with some cf his celebrated Pahiatua-grown peaches and nectarines.

After His Excellency made a brief survey of the grounds from the stand he was taken around the exhibits by the President Lady Plunket also acompanying His Excellency. They manifested keen interest in all that was shown them, and were delighted with the fine display. Motor cars were particularly attractive to Her Ladyship, and the party spent some time inspecting the many fine cars.

THE LUNCHEON. At lunch the Vice-Regal table was very prettily decorated with eper gnes, and conspicuous among the objects which adorned it were the two handsome massive silver bowls presented by Messrs Fison and Co. and Thos. Cook and Son (both English firms) and the Buick Memorial Cup. These trophies were filled with beautiful flowers, and gave the table a nice finishing touch. Those who sat down at the Vice-Regal table were:— Hip Excellency and Lady Plunket, Captain Gathorne Hardy, Mr and Mrs J. D. Cruhkshank, Mr and Mrs H. H. Beetham, Mrs Bethell and Mr A. W. Cave.

THE SPEECHES. Mr Cruickshank, after luncheon ! had been partaken of, proposed the toast of "The King," the Band, which was stationed outside, striking up the "National Anthem." The President then proposed the toast of "His Excellency the Governor and Lady Plunket. In doing so Mr Cruickshank said the Association and the public of the district were deeply indebted to their Excellences for extending the patronage to the Show, and they only regretted that His Excellency was not able to stay longer, as it had been intended to escort him around some of the district's most interesting spots. It was very appropriate that the present Show should be under such distinguished pacronage, seeing that it was the twenty-first gathering, and had been otherwise so successful. The speaker said he hoped that before His Excellency left New Zealand he would be able to pay another visit to a future Show, when the Association would extend eager hospitality on that occasion also.

There were no mishaps whatever to mar the pleasure of the gathering. There was a neatly-pitched ambulance tent located in a conspicuous part of the ground, indicated by a large red cross. The Ambulance Corps was in attendance, but its services were not required, although on the first day it was kept eomewhat busy with minor casualties. One of the strongest points about the Show, and one which was the subject of very complimentary remarks by the visiting exhibitors, was the feeding of the stock. This, with the record entries, was no unimportant detail, and Mr H. Evans supplied the Association with some very fine clover, which greatly pleased exhibitors. They were unanimous in their praise of the Way in which the stock were handled, and such details as this are tending to make the Show even more popular than it might otherwise be. The arrangements for transit were also perfect, and the local stationmaster (Mr F. Hill) and his assistants deserve hearty praise for the expeditious yet careful way they handled the very large consignments of exhibits.

IN THE PRODUCE SHED

The toast was drunk with musical honours in a very enthusiastic manner, and hearty cheers were given for the Vice-Regal party.

His Excellency, in reply, said he was very pleased indeed to be present in such an auspicious occasion, when the association had "attained its majority. ' "It is a fine healthy young man, too," said His Excellency, "and typical of the ptople of the doniinion, and lam sure it will continue to flourish." (Applause). His Excellency said he was rather surprised that the people of the district had invited a Governor to visit them at such a time. Naturally a King's representative would endeavour to bring ."King's weather," and that was just what the district was not in need of just now. However, he was exceedingly pleased at his hospitable reception, and so was Lady Plunket, and they desired very heartily to thank the Association for its great kindness to them during their brief stay. He wished them every success. Loud applause followed His Excellency's brief speech, which struck a keynote very harmonious with the sentiments of his hearers. The Governor then adjourned to the grandstand, and witnessed the ring competitions, with which he was greatly entertained. The Vice-Regal party left by the afternoon train for Wellington, the mounted rifles escorting them to the station. Their Excellencies left a very favourable impression.

Though, the draughts were judged on the first clay, the championships were not awarded until yesterday. The champion stallion, Bancor, shown by Mr G. F. Moore, was a very fine type of animal, well-forme'l and characteristic of the best Scottish stock. Bancor is an imported horse by King o' Kyle—Jess of Hawhill, and was bred in Dumfrieshire. The Hon. J. D. Ormond exhibited the champion filly, and another yearling belonging to the same breeder carried off the special prize for the best yearling in the Show. Both youngsters found many admirers of their numerous good points. The championship amongst the gelding's fell to Mr A. Tocker's King, which was another admirable specimen of this class of animal. Among the ladies' hacks, Miss Beetham's ch m Pennant received the special gold medal for the best hack tn the Show. The judging competition of draught horses, open to amateurs only, took place yesterday, and was won by Jas. Maxwell, of Masterton, with L. Cowan, of Masterton,. second, and J. Boustead, of Alfredton, third. DOGS.

The judge in this seotipn had a larger contract than 'previous judges have had at local Shows. Mr Paul Hunter, of Porangahau, had the awarding of the prizes under his control, and he was very well satisfied with the animals entered. Sheep dogs were a strong class, and fox terriers were also well represented. Of the ten smooth-coated sheep dogs, in regular work, Mr C. Wagland's "Laddie" took the judge's eye, and he was an approved selection, though the second prize dog ran him close. Mr P. H. Foster, a Wellington fancier, showed some good fox terriers, Awarua Scamp eliciting admiration from the judge, who gave a special prize of a guinea in this class. Miss Stone-Wigg's Noll Gwynn won the special of a guinea (also donated by the judge) for the bitch in this class. In the smooth - coated collie,' English, Gordon, and. Irish setter, Irish terrier, retriever and pointer classes no exhibits were made. Mr S. WiWoughby, with a smooth-haired collie bitch, had an easy win in that class, the judge considering him one of the hes*. types in the Show, and, in fact, one of the best dogs of that breed he had seen in New Zealand. Jn reference to the dog classes a visitor had some interesting remarks to make. In the first place, he thought that owners of doers who had animals they considered worth showing should register them, as the fee of one shilling was not prohibitive, and it meant that a winning dog here could then enter at the Shows of registered Kennel Clubs. He thought the Association had set out a very fair schedule, but several attractive classes might yet be included, and more entries would be received from outside fanciers. The standard of the dogs shown was, he considered, eminently satisfactory, and far better than he anticipated. He specially sele;ted Mr R. J. Dagg's bearded sheep dog as a good animal, and Miss Stone-Wigg'a terrier, Miss J. Baird's rough-coated collie, and Mr J. Douglas's roughcoated sheep dog as splendid show dogs. A little more preparation would, he said, not be amiss with a good many of the entries.

This compact structure was filled with a much better display of exhibits than was anticipated, in view of the unseasonable weather. The horticultural entries were not numerous, but they were really magnificent in point of quality. A local horticulturist acting as an official, remarked, as he arranged the exhibits, "What a grand display! Who would have thought such vegetables could be produced in such a season?" The fruit, too. was very fine, and the potted fruits made a moat enticing display. Evidently there are local housewives who understand the very finest points of epicurean science, and the tempting array of bottled fruits and jams was a tribute to their industry and skill. The entries were not large,

II certainly, but they were capital nevertheless. The fresh fruits com- ' prised every variety capable of local cultivation, and among them the grapes, apples, walnuts, filberts, and medlars were pre-eminently good. "We can hold our own easily with any district in this line," remarked a judge of garden products, and visual evidence was present in abundance to substantiate his eulogy. Fruit growing is an industry which is not extensive in this district, and yet when the splendid samples of fruit which decorate the Show stands annually are exhibited, people wonder why it is not taken up more extensively. It is certainly surprising, as several local orchardists, according to a competent authority, clear a very tidy sum annually out of comparatively small areas of fruit gardens. The vegetables were a healthy looking lot —almost too healthy. Size seemed to be the ambition of most exhibitors?, and the entries were therefore inclined to be coarse. However, there were some capital potatoes to be seen, and the tomatoes were also a pleasing feature of the section. Some carrots were shown almost as large as mangels, and French beans were a healthy class. The judge was Mr A. McKay, of Wellington. He placed a considerable number of entries by Mrs W. B. Chennelis (Mr W. Kemp, gardener) and Mr M. Caselberg (C. H. Anderson, gardener) in the first and second prize divisions respectively, and it was not a hard task to do so, as these exhibitors showed most creditable entries in the vegetable section. Mr Caselberg was also conspicuous in the fruit classes. Other successful exhibitors were Messrs J. C. Alpass, E. Hale, H. T. Woods, B. H. Just, all of whom were awarded several prizes. The flower section was weak in numbers, but not deficient in quality. The pot plants were small but made a nice display, while the cut. flowers were very fine. The whole only occupied one stand, but the cut flowers attracted much , attention. The bouquets were exqui-! site, lovely asters of tha most delicate shades and cactus dahlias of many varieties, graced the stand, and in the opinion of an English gardener present, the exhibits vied with any he had seen in any of the Shows at Home. The five tables entered in the table floral decoration class were a very pleasing feature, and the second table was a beautiful colour scheme in sweet'peas of heliotrope and white varieties; whh 31'lk ribbon and lace medallions to match. It was a close run between first' and second prizes. The Association might well increase the amount of the prize in this section, as the exhibits are most attraptive, and entail considerable preparation and often expense. Mrs H. T.

Wood secured both first and second place, and she well deseved them.

The school children's classes were a distinctive feature of the -display in the produce shed, and the various competitors had the honours fairly evenly divided among them. Matahiwi school carried off the p ( rize for the best collection o£ potatoes, and they were entitled to it. ' The Clareville and Masterton schools ware sceond and third respectively, and. their exhibits were also highly creditable to their youthful cultivators. The second prize collection was well got up for showing, but were not of quite as good a size as the winning entry.

The school exhibits were throughout an object lesson of the utility- of technical education in primary classes, and the Association rightly encourages the scholars by inserting a special section for them on the schedule. In the extension some nice displays were made by visiting nurserymen, and the seed exhibits were arranged.

THE DAIRY EXHIBITS. Four entries were made in the class for factory butter for export. Masterton factory won by half-a-point from Mauriceville. The judge was Mr D. Dickie, of Wellington, and he expressed a very high opinion of the, quality, in fact he was enthusiastic over it Mr Dickie is an ex-Govern-ment grader, and he remarked "that butter which I have ticketed first is of a grand flavour and texture, and I would grade it 95." The second prize is also an excellent butter, and the other two exhibits are very little behind the others." The packing of the unplaced exhibit somewhat militated against its prospect of winning a prize, as the pats did not fit the box well, and there was a lot of blue paper packing inserted. The judge did not like this. Masterton factory also annexed the first prize for butter for local consumption. This exhibit also greatly pleased Mr Dickie, who thought the quality of the first prize exhibit was almost equal to the export butter. The class for farmers' butter elicited interesting comments on this section from the judge. "It is unquestionable that the first prize butter is of a flavour superior to the others," he said, "but I do not wish the winner to think the colour had anything to do with his success. The butter is of a much higher colour than any of the others, and it might be thought that this influenced me; but this is not the case. The colour is really too high, but the flavour was there, so I gave it the pink ticket. It is a great pity that exhibitors in this class do not copy the factories, and wrap their butter in neat oblong pats. Several of the exhibits are wrapped,but not very elegantly, while N others are not presentable as a first prize exhibit." Mr Dickie, as a practical buyer, offers sound advice in this respect, and there is little doubt that a well got up exhibit always goes a long way in almost every class.

The cheese exhibit was the cause of the judge being in a positive dilemma for quite a while. "I've tasted and re-tasted," he said, after half-an-hcur's boring and mashing, "and really, I cannot separate them. They are all suitable for a first award, and a credit to their maker?." At last he decided on his awards, and Mangarama Factory (Pahiatua) was found to be the winner, with Rongokokako second and third. The judge was satisfied that the whole dairy exhibit was a strong one. "While on the subject of farmers' butter," he said, "it might be pointed out that there are evidences of the cream having been kept over long before churning. There is clouded moisture on the butter, and in one or two exhibits the salt is not thoroughly incorporated." BREAD AND SCONES. i ~ •• .i. ■■',.■' , ■ • • Last year the large prize of £6 was offered for first prize in scones. This excellent reward for the first prize winner had the effect of stimulating keen interest in the class this

year again, although ths prize was not so large an amount, although still substantial. Seventeen entries were received in the home-made and homebaked bread (tin) class. The judges were Mrs Wra. Perry and Miss Talbot, of Wellington, and they had a big order to task this lot. However, their decisions were unquestionable, and in awarding Mrs G. McHattie first they selected an exce'lent exhi-' bit. The.second and third prize winners also deserve special mention for the excellent quality of their entries. In the class for other than tin-baked bread Miss V. Dixon secured theJ pink ticket, which was certainly not] misplaced. "Brown" bread produced the least entries, but perhaps the best exhibits taken as a class. A whole meal loaf made by Miss McGregor evoked special comment from the judges, who described it as a "beautiful loaf." Scones attracted nineteen competitors, and their exhibits were all of good quality. With one or two exceptions the get-up of the scones was equal to shop style, and the flavour was possibly better, but the judges sternly commented on one exhibit being still coated with flour. Mrs J. B. McKenzie carried off first and second in the fruit cake class, and second in the seed cake, Mrs John McKenzie winning first prize in the latter class. Both these classes were well filled, and the exhibitors showed they were well versed ill the cuisine arts. THE BIOLOGICAL EXHIBIT. One of the most conspicuous ob- I ject* in the Produce Shed was the display made by the AssistantGovernment Biologist, Mr A. H. Cockayne It was not only a very attractive exhibition: from a Show point of view, but it possessed exj treme educational interest, and was, therefore, a feature of the Show It consisted of a display of over three \ hundred varieties of seeds of practically the whole range of grasses and forage plants grown in New Zealand, and the impurities affecting them Mr Cockayne, who had charge of the exhibit personally, very clearly explained the scheme of illustration, which was arranged on a capital idea of his own The seeds were arranged oil white card, in a printed ring, against which they were affixed by an adhesive. The labelling' of the .varieties was a [special feature, and each had not only its common or popular name, but also its Latin classified title. The size and shape of each sesd was clearly to be seen under the style ofi llustration, and each individual seed, no matter how infiinitesi'mal. was discernible with ease. Particulars were attached of the germinating powers, bushel weights, adultrants likely to be used by unscrupulous vendors- of infertile or otherwise useless seed, and other matters of equal importance to the agriculturist "Here is an interesting specimen," said Mr Cockayne, "the darnel, or lolium tremulentum. It is closely related to perennial rye—and is as useless as the latter is useful. Not only is it useless, but is one of the few grasses which con- \ tains within itself a very poisonous * alkaloid, thus rendering it very dan- . gerous to pastures. This poisonous nature of the darnel i« supposed to ] arise, in the first place, because of a fungus almost invariably found in , darnel seeds. This fungus has been [ so acecusfcomed to domiciling itself ' in the darnel seed that there is what scientists term a complete symbiosis, or what might be more intelligibly termed an affinity between the seed and the fungus." This little dissertation on one of the varieties exhibited is a sample of what the enthusiastic official was treating interested farmers to the whole day long.

}F. Vallance's Kotiro pulled off the / walking competition from ten other entrants. The winner showed good style, and his gait was very favourably commented upon. In both the driving competitions there were large entries, and there was little to choose between the various horses and the manner in which they were driven. Twenty-six horses and riders lined up in front of the judge for the Champion Jumping Competition—the big event of the day. A good many of the entrants were well-known in the Show ring as excellent jumpers, and expectations ran high for a good, exhibition. The spectators were not disappointed, as every horse was well ridden, and a fair percentage of them cleared all the obstacles with comparative ease. The judge Mr E. D. O'Rorke —had no easy task in separating the competitors, but he finally awarded the championship to Mr A. Mitchell's Bushy Park—a very fine type of horse, and a finished jumper. The Feilding Mounted Rifles had little difficulty in winning the leading and jumping competition, and the decision was in accord with public opinion. In the consolation jumping competition there was another fine field of hunters, the winner of which proved , to be Mr J. Sweeney's Corroboree.

INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITS. DALGETY AND CO., LTD.

As usual great interest was taken in the exhibit of Quibell's sheep dips by Messrs Dalgety and Co., Ltd. Little more than two years have elapsed since these preparations were first placed before the public in an efficient manner, and it speaks volumes for their efficiency, and the general satisfaction which they give when it is stated that nearly all the most renowned sheep-breeders in the North Island are now enthusiastic user 3 of- them, they having fully realised from practical experience that the claims made on their behalf and the numerous verdicts of approval they have received from the most eminent sheep-breeders in other lands, are amply warranted.

Specimens were shown of the various clovers and allied plants, of particular interest to the district, and in fact to all farmers, owing to the greater. prominence given to the cultivation of these plants during recent years. Specimens of the Berseem clover, a plant used as green manure since almost the time of the Pharohs, were shown both in husk and unhusked state. Among the weeds not] only were the individual seed shown, but also the heads and fie leaves surrounding the heads. This is important, as if the farmer can identify the heads in the more difficult samples- to classify, he can tell accurately what impurities are likely to be present". Another branch of this fine exhibit was a display of fruit and vegetables with specimens of the more common diseases attacking them. The exhibits were all arranged in crystal jars, against a background of glass, and preserved in a solution of formalin. There the farmer could see before him specimens of that destructive disease, the turnip, blight, which devastated local crops so badly last season, and which at first puzzled local agriculturists as to its identity. Other districts in the dominion had previously suffered very badly from the ravages of this disease, and the Deparcment soon recognised it as the phoma rot. In the jars were affected apples, lemons, bananas, peaches, leaves, twigs, branches, and a comprehensive array generally of fruit, all properly classified and the diseases set out in detail. Mr Cockayne stated that the Department would have brought up an even larger display, but that thpre was no more space available. This is to be regretted, but probably next year special arrangements will be made for this valuable exhibit. During the day Mr Cockayne distributed to those requiring them the leaflets bearing on fruit, grass, and plant culture, which have made the Agricultural Department one of the best national assets the farmer has, and it is to be hoped the Assistant Biologist's visit will be the'means of inducing farmers to read these valuable leaflets more than many o'f them do and profit by the excellent advice contained in them.

COMPETITIONS. The competitions were in progress in the ring practically all the afternoon, and in these events, which always form a feature of the Masterton Show, the greatest interest was taken by the large crowd which thronged the grandstands and the lawn. In all there were eight competitions, three of which were jumping. The hunters' competition for lady riders only brought out twelve aspirants, and was won by Rupert Morrison's Rata after the spectators had be.en treated to a good exhibition of jumping: A good many of the riders wore the divided skirt, and seemed more at home on their mounts than their companions who were attired in the orthodox riding habit. Mr C.

MASTERTON FARMERS' IMPLEMENT COMPANY.

', This popular Company had an excellent .exhibit of vehicles, embracing Gladstone gigs, fitted with rubber tyres, rustic carts, buggies, drays, D phaetons and order carts. The whole were produced in the Company's workshop, and for good workmanship and excellent finish would be hard to excel. A complete stock of vehicles is always on view at the spacious showroom in Perry'street, /which' would well repay inspection by intending purchasers. ■ /." TEE W.F.C.A., IK!)/

The furnishing department of the W.F.C.A. is a rapidly growing one, and the exhibit made at the Slmw was a decidedly good one. Itembraced many very attractive desigi s in household furniture, made at tie firm's factory in Chap ;1 Street. Sideboards, hall stands, bedroom suites, and a heavy carved dining-room s ;itu were included in ths display. During the past few months the W.F.C.A. have carried out some important furnishing contracts, notable amongst which were the Masterton Hosnual the Empire Hotel, and a large family residence atTakapau. Last month several lorry loads of furniture were despatched to various localities in the Lower Valley, and more are to follow this month. THE CENTRAL GARAGE AND TALKERIES.

This firm have a large and attractive exhibit in the covered spaces No. 10 and 11. They 'exhibit two fine Russell touring cars, fitted complete with canopy, tyre carriers and all necessary equipment." These remarkable cars have been specially selected by the postal officials in Wellington, after six months' exhaustive trials, against many other makes, on the grounds of their general utility, ease of handling, quietness, speed, and hill climbing' qualities. A large and comprehensive display is made of Edison phonographs and records, and Monarch and Melba, gramaphones and records, also all access6ri.es pertaining to the talking machine trade. The phonograph business has assumed very large proportions and it is safe to prophesy that after reaching their present tritch of perfection they will now become an article in common use in every household. Customers may indulge the most expensive tastes, as the Melba Sheraton Gramophone ranges in pme from £8 8s to £l3O. It will be half-an-hour profitably spent for visitors at the Show to call at spaces 10 and 11, and henr and inspect the above goods as shown by Messrs T. Dwyer and Co.

' TARARUA WINES. An ingenious structure, representing a huge cask and painted in wine colour, was erected on the ground, wherein to exhibit the various wines produced at the Tararua Vineyard. A comprehensive display of those popular wines was made under the personal supervision of Mr W. G. Lamb. MESSRS KEELING AND WYNNWILLIAMS.

An interesting exhibit from a farmers' point of view was made by this firm, embracing grass, turnip and rape seed of exceptionally good quality. Fine samples of Algerian and Roseberry oats and Red Tuscan wheat were also shown, being grown by a Homebush farmer. As agents for the "Thorley Combination" shearing machine, the firm made a capital display, a number of sheep owners, who viewed it expressing high opinions as to the capabilities of the machines. PRIZE LIST.—HORSES.

Pony.—Mare or gelding, under 11 hands: H. Catt 1, J. Macßae 2. Pony, mare or gelding, 11 hands and under 12 hands: Donald J. Grant 1, Mrs Win Perry 2, G. Hume 3, A. Tocker vhc. Pony, mare or gelding, 12 hands and under 13 hands: C. F. Vallance 1, W. D. Watson 2. F. S. Hood 3, C. F. VallancH vhc. Pony, mare or gelding, 13 hands and under 13.2 hands: W. Mace 1, W. Strang 2, Miss Lorriane Kebbell 3. Pony, mare or gelding, 13.2 hands and under 14.2 hands: Taiawhio Te Tau 1, F. Shaw 2, Kay S'.rang 3, Willie Dalrymple vhc. Best girl rider, over 12 years of age and under 15 years: Miss Zona Vallance 1, Miss N. Cruickshank 2, Miss M. Mace 3. Best girl rider, under 12 years of age: Miss Lorraine Kebbell 1, Miss Hine 2, Miss M. Pilmer 3, Miss Dennis vhc. Best boy rider, under 12 years of age: Leslie Clancy 1, Master Grant 2, Horace Catt 3. Vincent Buick vhc. Horses and Ponies in Harness.— Pair of buggy horses, mares or geldings, to be shown in buggy: W. McKenzie 1, RupertJ Morrison 2.*iT.

Clancy 3. Pair buggy horses, mares or geldings, over 13 hands, and not more than 14.2: John Strang 1, Mrs L. J. Moore 2. Pair buggy ponies, mares or geldings, 13 hands or under, to be shown in buggy: Mrs H. R. Bunny 1. Single buggy horse, mare or gelding, to be shown in buggy: W. D. Watson 1, J. L. Blundell 2. Single harness pony, mare or gelding, 14.2 hands or under, to be driven : P. W- Carey 1, N. McLaren 2, W.'G. Moore 3. Gig horse, mare or gelding, in harness, not, more than 15.2 hands: F. S. Hood 1, R. G. Johnstone 2. W. Mather 3. Single harness horse, mare or gelding, to be shown in dog cart: J. W. Compton 1, John Macßae 2. Pony in harness, 13 hands and under 14.2, to be driven by a lady: E. T. Williams 1, W. Darvill 2, Dr. A. Hosking 3. Pony in harness, under 13 hands, to be driven by a lady: Mrs A. J. Congdon 1. Best turnout, to be driven by a lady, single horse or pony, whL'h may be taken from any class: Mrs P. McLaren I, Mrs G. C. Williams 2, R. G. Johnstone 3. Saddle Horses.—Best Lady Rider, side saddle: Miss Jessie Campbell!, Miss S. E. C. Paul 2, Miss lorns 3. Best Lady Rider, reform dress: Miss Zona Vallance 1, Miss Jessie Campbell 2. Best Lady Rider, reform dress, under 18 years of age: Miss E. Vallance 1, Miss Mabel Shute 2, Mips Eileen Dagg 3. Best Lady Rider, side saddl a or reform dress: Miss Jessie Campbell 1, Miss Burnett 2. Cob, mare or gelding, not over 15 hands: W. Mather 1, 0. H. Beetham 2, G. Hume 3. Hack, mare or gelding, any age, to carry list: F. C. Bunny 1, Jas. Douglas 2, J. F. Fenwick 3. Hack, mare or gelding, any age, to carry 13st: Donald McKenzie 1, R. F. R. Beetham 2, W. C. Buchanan 3. Weight-carrying Hack, mare or gelding, any age, to carry 'KSat: F. A. Price 1, Rupert Morrison 2, John Mcßae 3. Mare or Gelding Suitable for Cavalry Pu'r- . poses, to be ridden: H. Clarke 1, J. N. Lawson 2. Lady's Hack, mare or gelding, any age, to be ridden by a lady: Miss Beetham 1, W. McKenzie2, E. J. Wilde 3. Draughts.—Foal, to be shown with or without dam: J. Donald 1, J. W. *Harding 2, T. Hoult and Sons y 3. Mare, with foal at foot: J. W. Harding 1 and 2, I. Donald 3, T. Hoult and Sons vhc. Draught Mare, with two of her progeny: J. Bourke'l, I. Donald 2, J. W. Harding 3. Gelding, any age, in regular work: A. Tocker ' 1 "and ch, Williams Bros. 2. Team, of Two Plough Horses, bona fide farmer's horses: A. Tocker 1. J. Bourke 2, Williams Bros. 3. Team of Three Plough Horses, bona fide farmer's horses: J. Bourke 1, Williams Bros. 2. Heavy Gelding or Mare, suitable for drawing one ton, to be shown in harness and driven:

S. Liddington 1, G. L. Sievers 2, M

J. Gallagher 3, F. Court vhc, H. * Rayner he. Pair Brake Horses, to be shown in brakes: Wairarapa Farmers' Co-operative Association 1, Ogilvy and Sons 2. Farmer's Trap Horse, mare or gelding: G. L. Sievers 1, S. Liddington 2, C. Wagland 3, Donald J. Grant vhc. Tradesman's Single Horse and Delivery Cart: Ogilvy and Sons 1, A. Stempa 2, F. Holloway 3 and vhc. DOGS. (Judge-—Mr Paul Hunter, Porangahau). ' Best, looking rough-coated sheep dog, in regular work, dog: J. Douglas 1, Donald G. Grant 2, Arthur Swift 3 Best looking rough-coated sheep dog, in regular work, bitch: D. McGillicuddy 1, F. W. Burlir.g 2, Best looking bearded sheep dog, in regular work, dog: W. Abbott 1, W. Mather 2, S. Willoughby 3. Best looking bearded she?p dog, in regular work, bitch: J. G. Dagg 1, G. Bubb 2. Best looking smooth-coated sheepdog, in regular work, dog: C. Wagland 1, H. R. Cornford 2, Alex. McLay 3. Best looking smooth-coated sheepdog, in regular work, bitch: S. Willoughby 1, A. lorns 2, John McKenzie 3. Best looking cattle dog, in regular • work, dog or bitch: A. Anketell 1, J. G. Dagg 2, G. L. Sievers 3. Collie, rough-coated, dog or bitch: Miss J. Baird 1, Mrs Oliver 2. Spaniel, other than blar.k Cocker, over 12 months, dog or bitch: Miss J. M. Legg 1, E. H. Waddington 2. Spaniel, Cocker, black:, over 12 months, dog or bitch: Miss Bidwiil 1, T. W. Maxwell 2. Fox terrier, smooth, any variety, over 12 months, dog: P. H. Foster 1, and 2, Tbos. Bubb 3. Fox terrier, any variety, over 12 months, bitch: Miss B. E. Stone-Wigg 1, Mrs" T. P. Saxelby 2, W. Renment 3. Fox terrier puppy, under 12 months, dog or bitch: J. Shutkowski 1, H. Madeley 2, A. Maguire 3. Greyhound, dog, over 12 months: Mrs A. Maguire 1, A. Stempa 2, T. C. Morris 3. Bitch over 12 months: T. C. Morris 1, J. Montgomery 2, and 3. Irish terrier, over 12 months, dog or bitch: E. M. Bannister 1. PRODUCE AND INDUSTRIAL. Dairy Produce (Judge, Mr D. Dickie, Wellington). - Butter in Box'es, for export, not less than 501b: Masterton Co-operative Dairy Co. 1-, Mauriceville Dairy Co. 2, Rangitikei Co-operative Dairy Co. 3. Butter in Boxes, for local consumption, not less than 25lbs: Masterton Co-opera-tive Dairy Co. 1, Mauriceville Dairy Co.' 2, Norsewood Co-operative Dairy Co. 3. Farmers' Table Butter, not less thun 31b, without stamp or mark: Mrs H. T. Holc'erl, Mrs J. Billington 2, Mrs C. A. Wall 3. Cheese, not less than, half cwt: Mangarama Cheese Factory 1, Rongokokako Cooperative Cheese Factory 2 and 3. BREAD, SCONES, CAKES, DRESSED POULTRY AND PRESERVES. (Judges—Mrs Wil'iam Perry, Masterton, and Miss Talbot, Wellington.) j Home-made and Home-baked Breap, j to be baked in tins: Mrs J. McHattie I 1, Miss V. Dixon 2, Miss Hilda Sutherland vhc. Home-made and Home-baked Bread, cottage or any shape other than tin: Miss V. Dixon I. Miss McGregor 2, Mrs F. H. Wrigley 3. Home-made and Homebaked "Brown" Bread: Miss McGregor 1, Miss Hilda Sutherland 2. Home-made and Home-baked Scones: Mrs J. Nicholson 1, Miss J. Wyeth 2, Mrs L. Nicol 3, Mrs J. Billington vhc, Mrs G. Scott he. One Fruit Cake: Mrs J. B. McKenzie 1 and 2, Mrs F. Wills 3. One Seed Cake: Mrs John McKenzie 1, Mrs H. Bromley 2, Mrs J. B. McKenzie 3.

Preserves (Judges, Mrs W. Perry and Miss Talbot.) —Collection of home-made jams, Miss S. Tankersley 1, Mrs H. T. Wood 2. Collection of bottled raspberries, gooseberries

and rhubarb: Mrs H. T. Wood 1, Mrs E. Harper 2. Collection of bottled pears, apples, and plums: Mrs H . T. Wood 1, Mrs C. H. Anderson 2. Collection of botMed quinces, apricots and peaches: Mrs H. T. Wood 1, Mrs C. H. Anderson 2.

, Knitting (Judge, Mr Alex. Turner, Te Whiti, Masterton).—One pair knitted socks, ribbed, hand-knitted: Mrs G. McHattie 1 and 2, Mrs J. Struthers 3. One pair knitted socks, plain, hand-knitted: Mrs G. McHattie 1 and 3, Mrs J. Struthers 2.

AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE. (Judge. Mr F. S. Hodson, Wellington). Ploney, in transparent jars: Groves Bros 1 and 2. One bushel oats, white long: F. W. Blatchford 1 ami 2. One bushel oats, white short: F. W. Blatchford 1, Dagg Bros. 2. One bushel oats, black : W. M. Blatchford 1 and 2. One bushel oats, grey: Dagg Bros 1, F. W. Blatchford 2. One bushel wheat, spring: Dagg Bros. 1. One bushel peas, Yorkshire Hero: Dagg Bros. 1. One bushel rye, corn: Dagg Bros. 1. One bushel rye grass: Dagg Bros. 1. One bushel cocksfoot: Dagg Bros. 1. 301bs not'atoes, Up -to - Date: J. Pickett 1. One bushel oats, white long (open): Wairarapa Farmers' Co-operative Association I, J. D. Cruickshank and Co. 2. One bushel oats, white short (open): Wairarapa Farmers' Co-operative Association 1, J. D. Cruickshank and Co. 2.- One bushel oats, biack (open): J. D. Cruickshank and Co. 1, Wairarapa Farmers' Co-operative Association 2. One bushel oats, grey (open): J. D. Cruickshank and Co. 1, Wairarapa Farmers' Co-operative Association 2. One bushel barley, Cape (open): J. D. Cruickshank 1, Wairarapa Farmers' Co-operative Association 2. One bushel wheat, spring (open): J. D. Cruickshank and Co. 1, Wairarapa Farmers'. Co-operative Association 2. One bushel rye grass (open): J. D. Cruickshank and Co. 1. One bushel cocksfoot (open): J. D. Cruickshank and Co. 1. Collection of "farm seods (open): J. D. Cruickshank and Co. 1.

HORTICULTURAL. (Judge—Mr A. McKay, Wellington). Collection of 24* potatoes, not more than 4 varieties: *C. Roys 1, R.J. Bailey 2. Collection of vegetables, eight kinds: Mrs W. B. Chennells 1, Kong Fong 2, ana.3. Two cucumbers, one variety: E. Hale 1, Mrs W. B. Chennells 2. Two cabbages: Kong Fong 1, D. Robinson 2. Six turnips, one variety: M. Caselberg 1, Mrs W. B. Chennells 2. Six carrots, one variety: Mrs W. B. Chennels 1, Kong Fong 2. Two lettuces: one variety: M. Caselberg 1, and 2. Twelve tomatoes, one variety : W. Kidd 1, B. H. Just 2. Twentyfive pods French beans, one variety. M. Caselberg 1, Kong Fong 2: Twenty-five pods French runner beans, one variety: Mrs W. B. .Chennells 1, 11. Madeley 2. Six onions, by weight, trimmed, one variety: Mrs W. B. Chennells 1, D. Robinson 2. Two marrows, one variety: Kong Fong 1, D. Robinson 2. Six peaches, one variety:'M. Caselberg 1, J. C. Alpass 2. Six nectarines, one variety: M. Caselberg 1. Twelve plums, one variety: M. Caselberg 1, J. C. Alpass 2. Twelve plums, one variety: J. C. Alpass 1, M. Caselberg ,2. Six pears, one variety: J. C. Alpass 1, and 2. Twelve apples (dessert), three varieties, 4 of each: B. H. Just 1, J. C. Alpass 2. Six apples (dessert): E. Hale 1, B. H. Just 2. Six apples (culinary): B. H. Just 1, G. McHattie 2. Twelve apples (culinary), 3 varieties, 4 of each; J. C. Alpass 1, E. Hale 2. Two bunches of hot-house grapes: J. C. Alpass 1, M. Caselberg 2. Collection of fruits: B. H. Just 1, and 2. Best collection sweet peas, twelve distinct varieties (named): Mrs W. B. Chennells 1, Mrs E. Harper 2. , Floral decoration for table, space not to exceed 2ft by 3ft: Mrs H. T. Wood 1, and 2. Cut flowers, 6 pieces in separate glasses: J. Caselberg 1, Mrs H. T. Wood 2. Cut flowers, best arranged basket: Mrs H. T. Wood 1, Mrs B. Arnott 2. Collection of three buttoto-hole bouquets: Mrs H. T. Wood 1, Miss Vera Caselberg 2. Collection of Asters, three distinct colours, 4 of each: MrsG. Watson, jnr, I,JJ. Caselberg 2. Hand bouqjet: Mrs H. T. Wood 1 and 2. 12 Cactus Dahlias: distinct varieties, grown'from plants procured from Mr E. Hale's Nursery, Lansdowne: Mrs C. H. Anderson 1, R. Jaques 2. Four distinct species of foilage plants, named varieties: B. H. Just 1, M. Caselberg 2. Four varieties of plants in bloom, named varieties: W. J. Hirschberg 1 and 2. Potatoes,' four varieties: Matahiwi School 1, Clareville School 2, Herbert Bray 3. One cabbage: Ihuraua Valley School 1, Matahiwi School 2, Clareville School 3. Throe lettuce: Ihuraua Valley School 1. Six carrots: Matahiwi School 1, Clareville School 2, Ihuraua Valley School 3, Thomas Hancock c. Six parsnips: Thomas Hancock 1, Clareville School 2, Kaiparoro School 3. Six turnips: Thomas Hancock 1, Taueru School 2, P. Wimsett 3. Six swedes: Kaiparoro School 1, Taueru School 2. Twelve pods scarlet runners: Herbert Bray 1, Meredith Ewart 2, Jas. Ah LoTp 3. Twelve pods French beans: F. de Lisle 1, Clareville School 2, Ihuraua Valley School 3. Cucumbers: Masterton School 1, Clareville School 2. Best collection sweet peas: Matahiwi School 1, Masterton School 2. Best collection flowes, named, not more than twelve specie?: Clareville School 1, Kaiparoro School 2, Tauera School 3. Collection of best 25 heads of each variety of grain : Kaiparoro School 1. Collection of grasses and clovers: Kaiparoro School 1. Col- i lection of weeds: Kaiparoro School 1.

COMPETITIONS. Hunters' Competition, lady riders only: Rupert Morrison's Rata 1, J. Sweeney's Corroboree 2, R. T. Sanson's Mona 3. Walking Competition, style and pace: C. F. Vallance's 1 Kotiro 1, J.' Eliey's Guy Fawkes 2, Donald Grant's H.B. 3. Trotting Horse in Harness, best style and pace: Mrs W. D. Watsun's Auctioneer 1, J. L. Blundell's Jock 2. Ladies' Driving Competition : Mrs C. J. Bennett 1, Miss Jessie Campbell 2, Miss Hilda Grant 3. Gentlemen's Driving Competition: B. V. Skeet 1, J. W. Compton 2, W. D. Watson 3. Champion Jumping Competition, open to all horses: A. Mitchell's Bushy Park 1, R. T. Sanson's Mona 2, W. H. Buick's Dick Turpin 3. Leading and Jumping Competition: Feilding Mounted Rifles 1, Masterton Mounted Rifles 2, Manawatu Mounted Rifles 3. Consolation Jumping Competition : J. Sweeney's Corroboree I, J. Douglas' Robin 2, S. J. Hay ward's Ned Kelly 3.