WAIRARAPA AND EAST COAST P. AND A. SOCIETY.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 3030, 29 October 1908, Page 5

WAIRARAPA AND EAST COAST P. AND A. SOCIETY.

THIRTY-FIRST ANNUAL SHOW. FIRST DAY. Officers;— President, Mr H. . R. Bunny; Vice-Presidents, Messrs W. Howard Booth and E. Eagle, junr.; Treasurer, Mr G. W. Deller; Hon. Veterinary Surgeon, Mr W. G. Taylor, M.R.C.V.S.; Auditor, Mr Jas. Moncrieff; General Committee, Messrs W. H. Beetham, W. H. Booth, W. C. Buchanan, H. A. Bunny, C. Campbell, F. Court, A. Clark, R. Cooper, A. Daysh, F. J. Dillon, G. Eaton, junr., T. P. Firman, W. Fisher, G. Gaskin, J. Hart,, W. A. Hart, J. Hodder, H. Judd, R. G. Kemble, T. V. Moore, J. M. Lightfoot, C. Morgan, H. Morison, J. G. McDonald, H. McvPhee, W. J. Nix, J. G. Oates, C. Reid, -JD,. Reid, A. J. Reynolds, B. Scannell, G.' Sievers, S. C. Skelley, J. Snell, H. H. Wolters, J. Standen; Secretary, Mr H. S. Moss. The first day of the "Carterton Show"—as the annual gathering of the Wairarapa P. and A. Society, is best known as—-eventuated yesterday in very favourable weather, and under generally auspicious circumstances. Heavy rain on Tuesday did no more than freshen up the grounds 1 and render the surroundings a shade more spring-like in appearance than [they otherwise might have been. There* was a good attendance of the public, and the Committee had everything in the best of order, and all the arrangements capably carried out. The popular secretary (Mr Moss) had worked with characteristic assiduity,, and in the clerical department—an important one at Show time— matters moved along smoothly. ' The entries were more numerous than last Show,, and were made up as follows:—Competitions 117, horses 255, sheep 316, cattle 223, pigs 37, dogs 63, poultry 172, pigeons 60, farm and dairy produce, industrial exhibits, etc., 165; school gardens 10, tptal, 1,418. Visitors to the Show were preserit from.all parts of the North Island; yesterday, including Wanganui, New Plymouth, and Hawkn's Bay and Manawatu farmers of note. A noticeable feature was the large number of Masterton visitors present. ; The thin.end of the wedge for the re-entry into Shows of the implement section—which disappeared by mutual arrangement among importers a year or two back—was inserted yesterday at Carterton, when a Palmerston North firm had a fairly large exhibit on the grounds. To-day there will be ample amusement for young and old, as there is everything to be found in the way qf sideshows, from "Wild WeW' exhibitions almost to the humbje "Aunt Sallies." In addition, several important classes are to be judged to-day, including moat of the horses, the dog, pig, apd poultry flections. The live stock juding competition tor amateurs yesterday was not productive to satisfactory competition, only two entries .being received. Southown sheep were the line judged, Mr J. Slack, of Palmerston North, " being the winner, Mr J. A. Welsh being second., A similar competition for draught,horses will''be held today. , ' " ■ "■.. '; . ''-. '~ A live stock weight-guessing competition is being held as usual this year. The animals to be judged are a fat bullock, a pen of pigp, and a pen of sheep, the first prize being a sewing machine. . v -' The competitions and-horse events generally attracted a good average of entries. * ; „ In the walking match for horses there were twelve competitors, the first prize going to Mr W. C. Buchanan's bay mare Bessie, an animal with a very attractive style. . In the trotting horse class (animals to be ridden), Mr J. L. Bldndell's grey gelding Jock pleased the judges most, and wa'S awarded the red ticket. i . Mrs P. McLaren's Djin Djin carried off first prize in the harness class for trotting horses, Mr S. Liddington's bay mare Maud, the second , horse, being a good runner-up. The maiden leaping competition produced nine entrants, including several really fine jumpers. The jumps were all negotiated without, serious mishaps—as was the case throughout the afternoon—only occasional minor "spills" being recorded. Mr R. Tilson's b g Sir Lethe was first prize winner in this class. / . In the pony leaping class, no less than fourteen lads went out with their mounts, the standard shown being very creditable. Mr O. A. Cadwallader's b m Jenny won, with Mr R. Cooper's Starlight second. Some old friends went out in the Hunters' competition, the water jump being re-introduced this year. This latter obstacle was nut much ,ot a " hindrance to the majority of the mounts, and right through there was little to criticise in the leaping capabilities of the competitors. Mr R. D. M. Morrison's "Rata, was adjudged the winner, MrJ. H. McNiven's Frolic being a close second. Following is the detailed prize list of yesterday's judging: ' COMPETITIONS. Live stock judging (Southdown sheep)—J. U. G. Slack, Palmerston North, l; J. A. Welsh, 2. Only entries. Walking match for horses (style and 'pace) W. C. Buchanan's Bessie 1, R. J. Elley's Guy Fawkes 2, E. W. Burt's Joe 3. Trotting horse to be ridden (style and carriage)—J. L. Blundell's Jock | 1, Mrs P. McLaren's Djin Djin 2, S. Liddington's Maud 3. Trotting horse in harness (style, carriage and pace)— Mrs P. McLaren's Djin Djin 1, S. Liddington's ■Maud 2,; J. L. Blundell's Jock?, Maiden leaping match—R. Tilson's Sir Lethe 1. E. J. Wilde's The' Viceroy 2, Tilson's Hupahui 3. Leaping match for ponies Sunder 14.2 bands), to •'be ridden by a boy> under 15 years of age—O. A. Cadwallader's Jenny 1, R. Cooper's Starlight 2, G. Warrington's b Tommy 3. Hunters' competition—Rupert D. M. Moriaon'fi Rata 1, J. H, Mac-

Nevin's Frolic_2, Mrs W. Strang's Caroline 3. HORSES. Judges—Mr F. Armstrong, Dannevirke, and Mr W. Hayward, Christchurch-. The classes judged yesterday were not strongly represented, the entries being few. There were', in the opinidfl'ef the judges, some good horses in "the thoroughbred classes, and some useful animals in the farmers' classes. The bulk of the horses are to be'judged to-day, some heavy i classes being catalogued. A championship was awarded to Mr W. A. | Cadwallader for his mare Fair Lady, with foal at foot. There was a representative list of prize winners in the farmers' classes. Thoroughbreds— Colt or gelding foaled since August ~i lst, 1906, R. Tilson 1; mare in foalf or with foal at foot, W.. G%ett .*,»' and ch, A; Cadwallader 2; * filly foaled since August Ist, 1907, J. J. Jackson 1, Mrs E. Cadwallader 2. Miscellaneous.—Judge—Same as Thoroughbreds—Hack mare An foal or with foal at foot, Dagg Bros. 1, G. W. Deller 2, Wallace, Masson and Co. 3; pony mare/14 hands and under, Miss M. E. Eagle 1, Hugh Wilson 2, G. Warrington 3; best yearling by J "Reform", P. Ashton 1, F.. Groube 2; filly foaled since August Ist, 1906, F. T. Playle 1, V. L. Fairbrother 2, W. Abbott 3; filly ! foaled since August Ist, 1907, A. McPhee 1, Jos. Oates 2, Mrs T. J. Rathbone 3; colt or gelding, ioaled since August Ist, 1906. W. C. Zabell 1, W. Corlett 2, S.Liddington 3; colt or gelding foaled since August Ist, 1907, T. Henderson 3. ; Farmers' Classes.-- Brood mare, A. Rayner 1; mare or gelding capable of drawing 15cwt,. R. Buckeridge 1, P. Ashton 2, G. Sievers 3; filly foaled since August Ist, 1905,, A. T. Hawke 1, T. Conwell 2; colt/ or v gelding foaled since August" lat, 1905, S. Liddington 1. i ■:, SHEEP: '.•:■■',. Lincoln—Judge, -Mr R. -Bremer, Waverley. ''■-■''., ( The numerical > weakness of this class caused the judge to refrain from any noticeable cbmmentj "There are some fine sheep in the section," he said, "one or two being particularly good, f but no matter-how. good the quality shown, .it'.-.is difficult to ' form much of: ; ari'iopinion without good competition.",. ; Mr Bremer considered the two champion animals well worth their tickets,-'. Mr J< W. Compton showed the e\se and Mr A: V. Collins* the ch.am.piou ram. There were only; foui; exhibitors. Ram over 30 months, W. Howard Booth 1, 2 and vhc; ram over 18 and under thirty months: -A. V. Collins 1 and ch, J; W./ Compton 2; ram under 18 months, W. C, Buchanan t; ewe over 30 months, with lamb at foot, W. C. Buchanan 1 and 2; ewe over 18 and under 30 months, with lamb at foot, J, W. Compton 1 and ch, W. C. Buchanan 2; ewe under 18 months, J. W. Compton 1, W. C. Buchanan 2; two ewes under t8 months, J. W. Compton 1, W, C. Buchanan 2. Romney Marsh—Judge, Mr P. Mungavin, Porirua. . There was a big exhibit of Romney sheep, including many animals shown at HawkeV Bay. Messrs W. B. and G. E. Allen were responsible for a,large percentage of the entries. The judge was highly pleased with the quality of the exhibits. "I consider," he said, "they compare more than favourably with the Hawke's Bay entry in Romneys. There are some really first-class, typical Romney sheep of the best characteristics, and the section is very pleasing." The champion ewe at Hawke's Bay was' beaten by a member of the same family, though the Hawke's Bay champion was first Jn its class. Mr Tanner was judge at Hawke'g' 1 Bay, and his tastes evidently coincided pretty closely with Mr as the latter awarded the ram championship to a four-year-old sheep shown by Mr A. V. Collins, which also secured the gilt ticket at Hawke's, Bay." Mr W. B. Allen showed the champion ewe. Ram \over 30 months, -A.- V. Collins 1 and ch, 2 and vhc*ram over 18 and under 30 months, G. E. Allen 1,?, T.P* Allen 3; W B.Allen 4; ram under 18 months, Gl'E. Alien 1 and 2,j W. J. Lovelock vhc; A. V. Collins he; two rams under 18 months, G. E.' Allen I,fcE. W. Allen 2, W> B. Allen vhcjfewe over 30 months with lamb at fcofcj W. B. Allen 1 and ch, G. E. Allen 2, E % W. Allen vhc and ljc; ewe over 18* and under 30 months, with, lamb- at foot, G. E. Allen 1, W. Lovelock 2,' W B. Allen vhc Hid he; ewe under 18 months, G. E. Allen 1 and 2, E. W. Allen vhc; twq ewes under 18 months, G. E. Allen 1, E. W. Allen 2, A. V. Collins vhc. r Border Leicester—Judged Mr R. Bremer, Waverley.'/ There was a small entry .in Border 'Leicesters, and a fair one in English Leicesters, but quality, in the judge's opinion, compensated for any lack of quantity. Mr Bremer fancied the English Leicesters. the most. "They are a particularly fine lot,", he remarked, "and the champion ram was a tip-top animal, and would be very hard to beat for make and condition, the wool being also of a high quality." The ewe.was also a good type. Messrs Nelson Bros, were the chiet prize-winners in Border Leicesters, and Slack Bros, and S. R Lancaster, of Patlmerston North, in the English Leicesters. (Same judge as for Lincolns). Ram over 30 months, Nelson Bros. 1 and ch, G. Sievers 2; ram over 18 and under 30 months, Nelson Bros. 1, G. Sievers 2; ram under 18 months, Nelson 1 and' he, G. Sievers 2; two rams under 18 months, G. Sievers 1; ewe over 30, months with lamb at foot, Nelson Bros. l f G. Sievers r 2; ewe over 18 and under 30 months with lamb at foot, Nelson Bros. 1 and ch, Slack, Bros. 2, G. Sievers vhc; ewe under 18 months, Slack Bros. 1, Nelson Bros 2, G. Sievers he and vhc.; two, ewes under 18 months, Nelson Bros 1, Slack I Bros 2, G. Sievers vhc, : . English Leicester—Same judge as - '■'. ■■ :'_■ ; .A"v^ : fpr/.Lincolns,:;. i ;, --v h ;-;'!,;'.;■•'.•:/ Rap over 30 months, S.'R. Lancaster 1 and ch, Slack Bros 2; ram over 18 and under 30 months, Slack Bros 1 and 3, S. R. Lancaster 2 and vhc; ram under 18 months, S. R. Lancaster .1, Slack Bros 2; two rams under

18 months, Si R- Lancaster 1, W* C. Buchanan 2, Slack Bros. 3; ewe over 30 months with lamb at foot, S. R. Lancaster 1, 2, ar.d ch; W. C. Buchanan 3, Slack Bros, vhcj ewe over 18 and under 30 months with lamb at foot, Slack Bros 1, S. R. Lancaster 2, W. C. bucnanan vhc; ewe under 18 months, S. f-s. Lancaster! and 2, Slack Bros vhc and he; 1 two ewes under ' 18 months, S. R. Lancaster 1, Slack Bros 2, W. C. Buchanan vhc. Down Clashes—Judge, Mr W. Little, Argyll Enjit. ■ '■ There was a heavy entry, in the. Southdown class, the giving it as his opinion that it wa- : the best lot of Southdowna he nad over seen, the quality being all that could be . desired. Nelson Bros., won both the championships, and were hxge prizetakers throughout the section. Outside breeders were very str >isi?ly represented. Southdown '■—'•: Ram over 30/ months, Nelson Bros, land ch, S. R. , Lancaster 2, Ellis Bros. 3; Jameß ; Knight, 4; ram'over 18 ami under' 30 months/ Ellis Bros. 1, Nelson Bros. 2, S. R. Lancaster 3; ram under 18 niontns, Nelson Broa. 1 and 2, S. R. Lancaster 3; two rams under 18 monthsj ! Ellis Bros. 1, S.' R. Lancaster 2, F. Wall 3; ewe , over 30 months, Nelson Bros. I'and: ch,. 2 and 3; ewe over 18 ami under 30 months, Nelson Bros. 1, ..'-Ellis-' Bros. 2, S. R. Lancaster &; ewe under 18 months, Nelson Bros. 1, 's"■'. and 4, Ellis Bros. 2; two ewes under 18 months, Nelson Bros. 1, Ellis. Bros. 2, S. R. Lancaster 3, James Knight 4. -\,'•'•';. Shropshire Down--Ram over 30 months, W. Howard Booth 1; ram over 18 and under 30 months, W. J. Lovelock I and 2, C.' Campbell 3;; ewe over 30 months, 1. Ingley 1 and 2; ewe over 18 and under 30. months, T. Ingley 1; ewe unuer 18 months, T. Ingley 1 and 2; two ewes under 18 months, T. Ingley 1. ..-, Farmers' piasses (for farmers owning not more than 500 acres). Three fat ewes, C. Campbell 1 and 2; two ewes with lambs at foot, W. Fisher 1, C. and 3; five fat lambs, W. Fisher 1, »C. Camp- ' bell 2 and vhc; three ewes' under IS months, A. Moody 1, E. Eagle, jun, 2 and 3. \ .'-.■'" •-.'. ■f';^".'"-''' Fat Sheep (Shorn)— Judge, Mr GJ W. Clarkson, Featherstoii. Five wethers, under 30 months, W. C. Buchanan 1; five wethers under 18 months, W. CJ Buchanan 1; five ewes, any age, W. C. Buchanan 1, ,T. Ingley 2, .• Ps} J. Dillon vhc; five lambs, not stud sHeep, H. Morrison 1, C. Campbell 2, H. ish vhc. Any Longwool or Longwool Croaai j Five lambs, not etud, sheep, H. Raiiish 1, W. and C. Wiggins 2; five wethers, Under 42 months, W. C. Buchanan I; five wethers under 30 nionths, W. C. Buchanan 1, W. Howard Booth 2, H. Ranish 3; five wethers under 18 months, W. C. Buchanan 1 and 2; five ewes, any age, W. B. Allen 1, W. Howard Booth 2, H-. Ranish vhc. ••«rt Sheep Suitable for Freezing Purpo;?s, Five wether:, W. UoWiV) Pooth ' 1 and 2; five ewes, • under* \S months, W. B. Allen 1; five wethers,' under 18 months (block test), H. Ranish 1; five lambs, average weight not under.-281b nor jver 381b, freezing weights, H. Morison 1 and 2, H. Ranish vhc. Heaviest Sheep. Wether, E. J. Matson 1, A. Daysh 2, W. C. Zabell 3; one ewe, I. M. Nicholls 1, E. J. Matson 2; wether, under 18 months, E. J. Matson 1 and 2. ANGORA GOATS. Billy, E. Eagle, jun, 1; Nanny„ E3. Eagle, jun, t l and 2. CATTLE. The cattle classes varied in numerical strength, and also in quality. Shorthorns were fairly strong in num.- . bers, and according to the judge (Mr W. Hay!, of Christchurch) were a , fine range of animals. He was particularly impressed with the younger stock, which he considered showed evidence of scientific breeding, and were an advance in quality, which was pleasing to see. Mr S. R. Lancaster judged^; Hpl- , steirtV and 'was not greitly iniplressed - with thepo, except with the two '-: champions.! The great weakness was lack of condition, the quality being there but needed bringing out. Messrs H.' and N, Olsen, of Inglewood, anid Mr R. T. Cornwall, of New Plymouth, judged the dairying stock, and classed; the exhibition as : one. of, undoubted excellence. .' The former were lbud in praise of the Ayrsbires, considering the champion cow (Mr C. Morgan's) an exceptional beant, with all. the best characteriatics of the breed. Mr W. C. Buclh anan Bhowed the champion bull(calved prior to July Ist, 1905). The prize winners throughout were of such Quality that a considerable time was '■ Occupied by the judges in finally ticketing the pens. The pens' of three were described by Messrs Olson is "of excellent uniformity, and harier to pick than the single beasts. 7 " rhe Jerseys were described as a good jven lot. < • ' • •>,.". Purebred Shorthorn—Judge, Mr W. Hay, Christchurch. Bull calved prior to July lsfc 1905, W C Buchanan 1; bull calved since Inly Ist, 1905, W C Buchanan 1 and :b, R D Douglas McLean 2; bull :alved since July Ist, 1906, W Howird Booth 1- Dalziell Bros 2, W C Buchanan 3; bull calved since July Ist, 1907, Dalziell Bros. 1, W Howard Booth 2 and he, R D Douglas McLean 3; cow, any age, in calf or calf it foot, WHoward Booth 1, 2, 3 and 1; cow, calved prior to July Ist, 1905, W Howard Booth 1 and 2; deifer calved since July Ist 1905, W C Buchanan 1 and ch, R D Douglas McLean 2, Dalziell Bros.'3, W Howard Booth 4; heifer calved since July Ist, 1906, Dalziell Bros. 1, W Howard Booth; 2 and 4, W C Buch v anan 3; heifer calved since July Ist, 1907, vV Howard Booth 1, R D Douglas McLean 2, W C Buchanan 3^ Polled Angus-Bull calved since; - July Ist, 1905, A S G Carlyon 1; bull calved since July Ist 1906, A S G Carlyon land 2; bull calved since July; Ist, 1907, A Carlyon l;v"v heifer calved since July Ist 1906, A S G Carlyon 1; heifer calved since July Ist, 1907, A S G Carlyon 1. Grade Shorthorn—Cow, any age, in calf or calf at foot, W C Buchasan 1; W Howard Booth 2 and 3; faeifec

calved sinte July Ist, 1906, v # How- • ard Booth 1. ] Fat Cattle—Judge, Mr G. W. : Clarkson, Featherston, Two bullocks, suitable for export, W C Buchanan 1; bullock calved nrior to July Ist, 1904, W C Buchanan 1; hullock calved since July Ist, 1904, W C Buchanan 2; bullock calved since ■July Ist, 1905, W C Buchanan 1, 2 and 3; heifer not over 3 years, W C Buchanan 1, Chas. Reid 2. Dairy Cattle- Judges, Messrs H. and W. Olsen, Inglewood. Ayrshire —Bull calved prior to July Ist, 1905, D Buchananl 1 and ch, C Morgan 2; bull calved since July Ist, 1905, G Thomas 1; bull calved since July Ist, 1907, David Buchanan 1, C Morgan 2, OA Cadwallader 3, E J Aplin vhc; cow, any age, in calf or calf at foot, C Morgan 1 and ch*and vhc, J. Standen 2, W Abbott 3; heifer calved since July Ist, 1905, C Morgan 1, David Buchanan 2, T Vose 3 r R W Fairbrother vhc; heifer calved since July Ist, 1906, David Buchanan 1, C Morgan 2, W. Abbott 3, J Standen.. he; heifer calved 'since July Ist, 1307, D Buchanan 1, W Abbott 2, J Standen 3; pen of 2 yearling heifers, C Morgan 1; best herd of 1 bull and 3 cows or heifers from any of the above classes, David Buchanan 1, C Morgan 2. Jersey or Alderney—(Judge, Mr R F Cornwall, New Plymouth. Bull calved prior to July 1, 1905, | R B Sayer' 1, P C Anderson 2:, bull calved since July 1, 1905, E Eagle, jun, 1, Roberts and Bowyer 2; bull calved since July 1, 1906, W H and A E Bootn 1, taul Hunur i, R B Saver b; »iui f c-Ivpo m<July 1, 1907, W H and A E Booth 1, E Eagle, jun, 2 and 3; cow, any age, E Eagle, jun, 1 and 3, Faul Hunter 2; heifer calved since July 1, 19(55, W H and A E Booth 1 and 3, E Eagle 2; heifer calved since July 1, 1906, Paul Hunter 1, W H and A E Booth 2 and 3; heifer calved, since July 1, 1307, Paul Hunter 1, vv H and A E Booth 2, E Eagle jun 3; pen of two yearling: heifers, W H and A E Booth 1 and 3, E Eagle, jun, 2; best herd of hull and heifers, E Eagle jun, 1, W H and A E Booth 2, Paul Hunter 3. Holstein-Fresian. Bull calved prior to July V 1905, Newton King 1 and ch: bull calved since July 1, ISOS Newton King 1; bull calved since Jullyil, 1906, W I Lovelock 1 afid 2; bull calved since July 1, 1907, W I Lovelock 1, Newtoil King 2; cow, any age, W I Lovelock 1, aid S,"TJewton King 2; heifer calved since July 1, 1905, Newton King 1, W I Lovelock 2; heifer calved since July 1, 1906, W 1 Lovelock 1, Newton King 2; heifer calved since July 1, 1907, Newton King 1, W I Lovelock 2 and-3.

PRODUCE SECTION. The scone and bread classes induced ' a record number of entries, and some good samples of home cuisine were shown. The judges, Mesdames Coleman Phillips and Firman, suggested that the bread should be of a uniform size and shape. The cheese exhibit was something quite unusual, arid occupied the judges until late in the evening, they performing their tasks most conscientiously and patiently. Cheese judging: is at best a difficult task, and when there is a big entry of cheese of a uniformly high quality, the position of a judge is no sinecure. Belvedere, Featherston, and Taratahi were the most successful of the factory cheese exhibitors. Mr J. Dickie judged the farmers' butter, and was pleased with it in all respects. Farm and Dairy Produce—Three fleeces, fine crossbred wool (unskirted) in grease, W B Allen 1, E J Wilson 2, H Ranish 3; three fleeces, coarse crossbred wool (unsKirted) in grease, Colin Campbell 1, F J Dillon 2; black.Tartarian oats, J Snell 1 and 2; Cape barley, J Standen 1; home-made and home-baked bread, Mrs HayLes 1, Mrs J Crew 2, Mrs A Daysh 3, Mrs D Reid vhc, Mrs J B McKenzie c; home-made bread, made by girl under 15 years, Miss " Gaskin 2; home-made scones, Mrs S Feast 1, Mrs Burnett 2, Miss K. Booth 3, Mr 3 T Shaw vhc, Miss L Davison he; home-made scones, made by girl under 15 years, Miss F Billington 1, Miss Knutson 2, Miss Winnie Dillon 3; butter prepared for export, in tins, jars, kegß or any other vessel, not less than 251b (factory only), Cheltenham Co-operative Dairy Co, Ltd, 1, Masterton Co-operative Dairy Co, 2, Norsewood Co-operative Dairy Co, Ltd, 3; factory cheese, coloured, Taratahi Co-operative Dairy Cu, Ltd 1, Featherston Cooperative Dairy Co, Ltd, 2; Park vale Co-operative Dairy Co, .Ltd, 3; factory cheese, white, Belvedere Cooperative Dairy Co, Ltd, 1, Dalefield Co-operative- Dairy Co, Ltd, 2, Taratahi Co-operative Dairy Co, Ltd, 3; five cwt of factory cheese, Featherston Co-operacive Dairy Co, Ltd, 1; Taratahi Co-operative Dairy Co, Ltd, 2, Dalefield Co-operative Dairy Co, Ltd, 3; factory cheese, not less than two cases, to be judged at Show'and forwarded to London and graded there, Belvedere Co-operative Dairy Co, Ltd, and Taratahi Cooperative Dairy Co, Ltd, equal 1, Featherston Co-operative Dairy Co, Ltd, and Greytown Co-operative Dairy Co, Ltd, equal 2; honey, in transparent jars, Mrs S Liddington and A Daysh equal 1; handknitted sox, plain, Mrs R McHattie 1; handknitted sox, ribbed, Mrs R McHattie 1, Mrs F J Dillon 2; pair fowls, dressed, Mrs Burnett 1; preserved fruits, Mrs W Abbott 1; twelve hens' eggs, heaviest (single yolk), Mrs W Abbott 1 and 2; ham (farmers only), A Daysh 1; flitch "of bacon (farmers only) A Daysh 1 and 2.

INDUSTRIAL SECTION. I This section is fairly well represented. Farmers from all parts of the district spent a considerable amount of time yesterday in examining the various exhibits, and the representatives reported having done good business. W.F.C.A., LTD. This special stand is devoted entirely to the Association's goods, and is filled with a general assortment of ■ a . seeds, manures, ,. dips, station,- farm and dairy requisite?. In fact there i<3 not a line in this respect asked for but what can be produced. SINGER MANUFACTURING CO. No show is complete without an exhibit from the Singer Company,

'here is a fine assortment of fete oted sewing machines on view- The irm are giving practical deimoTist/ra-. ions of the capabilities of the everal machines that are <on view, ind the exhibit is the' centre of «. freat deal of attraction. J> YOUNG AND CO. This Wanganui firm has on view :he well-known "Storrie's" turnip thinner and patent double ridger, rhis handy implement is becoming most popular with farmers all over the Dominion, as it is capable of sowing mangolds, turnips, peas and carrots with manure. CEMENT PIPE COMPANY. The pipes turned out by this Company are now being supplied to all the public bodies throughout the district. There is a very good display of all sizes on the ground from three-inch drainage pipes (Kielberg) and the larger size, the Moniermake, from two feet six inches to three feet six inches. , LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY CO., LTD. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd., has a very attractive display of sheep dips, and they are to be complimented on the manner in which the exhibit is arranged. McDougall's and Murton's Dips are principally in evidence. A "Sandow" wool press shown by the same firm is also well worth inspection. X. WAGG AND, CO. This i 3 one of the most attractive exhiiuts on the ground. There are no less than sixteen vehicles to meet the requirements of all classes. A special attraction is an English landau, built at the Masterton works, and is a marvel of high class workmanship. Gigs, buggies and the heavier class of vehicle make up a creditable playAGRICULTURAL HALL. In the Agricultural Hall, Messrs J. D. Cruickshank and Co., Ltd., have a fine collection of farm and station requisites. The excellent range of manures and seeds certainly does the firm great credit, while separators, dips and a variety of other linas too numerous to mention, attracted visitors' attention throughout yesterday. DRESDEN PIANO COMPANY. A dozen or so of very fine instruments, >pianos and organs, are shown jby this firm. The various makes sold by them are celebrated for theii richness of tone, and exquisite workmanship, and visitors to the Show to-day should not fail to inspect the exhibition. TARARUA VINEYARD. A fine assortment of wines are shown by. Mr W. G. Lamb. The products of this vineyard are becom ing more popular every year, and th< more they are known, the bettei they are appreciated. On account oi their low alcoholic strength and lighl I dry nature, they are proving an ex cellent tonic and medicinal wine.