MASTERTON A. & P. ASSOCIATION.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10165, 15 February 1911, Page 5

MASTERTON A. & P. ASSOCIATION.

THE CHRISTENING OF SOLWAY. A BEAUTIFUL DAY FOR OPENING. Office-Bearers.— Patron, Mr A. W. Cave; President, Mr Wm. Perry; Vice-Presidents, Messrs W. J. Welch and H. Morrison; Treasurer, Mr J. B. Moodie; Auditor, Mr J. B. Keith; General Committee, Messrs G. E. Allen, W. E. Bidwill, W. H. \ Buick, D. Caselberg, 0. C. Cooper. t W. Cooper, J. D. Cruickshank, H. J.. > Dagg, R. J. Dagg, Allen Donald, Q. = Donald, R. Gray, E. Harper, J. M. l James, T. P. Lett, H. A. Matthews, D. McGregor junr., J. C. McKillop, A. D. McMaster, A. J. Percy, J ■ E. Perry, J. P. Perry, A. G. Pilmer, > Bland Rayner, G. Shaw, R. Smith, ■ J. Strang, G. C. F. Vallance, and W. D. Watson; District Representatives, Messrs R. F. R. Beetham (Wainuioru), J. ~F. Heckler (Mangamahoe),,Paul Hunter (Por-? » angahau), S. R. Lancaster (Palmer-' ston N:);'W. B. Matheson (Eketahuna), Alex. Murray (Waterfalls), H. McPhee (Carterton), A. J. Spee-< • dy (Tinui); J. Sweeney (Pahiatua). I. • Sykes (Wellington)/. B." ■<>'. Too- i good (Whareama), and W E 0 Ty Tee (Makuri); Secretary. Mr Go: rle R Sykes. The twenty-fourth annual show, of Ithe Masterton A. and P. Associati xi was opened on the new Showgrounds at. Solway yesterday, in most delightful weather,' and-under-circuro-. stances ■which''* were *• in every " way' auspicious". The attendance 'of the : public, though it did not quite come up to expectations, was very satisfactory, among those present being i farmers and settlers from Hawke's I Bay, Taranaki, Auckland, Marlborough, Manawatu,, Canterbury and other parts. The appointments on the new ground were critically examined by most of the "visitors, and the opinions expressed 6n all hands were of a laudatory 'character. The sheep pavilions and grandstand were, commented. upon in particularly enthusiastic terms,,,most- people:; n*E£ mitting that in this cohnection^Mas 1 terton was in advance of the. Dominion;. The proyisipl;]",- of stands for bicycles was mucli appreciated by town visitors. The whole of the arrangements for the show, thanks to the energy of 'the Committee, were complete in every detail. The capacious luncheon room under the grandstand was well patronised, an army of smiling maidens being most attentive to patrons. The morning and afternoon tea, provided in a-separate apartment of the stand, were much appreciated. The absence of the showman was remarked, but he has has promised to more'than rfSompense the public, to-day for anything tjj'at may have been missed yepterday. The agricultural halt-was not . •open-to the public, but an army of workers were getting it in readiness for to-day. Some people expressed the opinion that it.would.be well at", future .shows if tliis i "exhibition were available tc^.tbej.pup* ; lie on bath days.. As against this, however, there is the argument that the opening day is essentially a "stock day." The judges # got to work -■ early in the morning, and some of them had not their arduous task until well into the afternoon. All, however, expressed themselves delighted with the grounds, and pleased with the show. The stewards were at .-their.-, posits from early morn, and both judgesvand .stock received. every- attention. A good deal of interest was -manifested' iii the jumping; events in ..the afternoon;: These: -were' really a .triar of;both the'-.ring and , the. fences. The competitors were, generally speaking, well satisfied, and the public expressed itself in i the highest terms of praise of the ring arrangements. One or two accidents occurred, but only of a triv-; ial character. The' secrtary' (Mr G. . R. Sykes) and his assistants were full of courtesy and attention to dniyjv'and the arrangements';:for Jthe, \ accommodation of the Stewards and; ): the Press were favourably com- ' mented upon. The exhibits.of farm- } ing implements and vehicles are? sat-■ ;; isfactory, and the special-stands: are. .; brought, immediately'" under the not--' i ice of every person entering the : gates'. . ' .... ■ fi i \. A" considerable section of -the hotpel '. and other exhibits will be judged 'to-day,-and the display of farm produce and children's work in the agri- ',■ cultural hall will be a feature of the , show.' 1 ' ; Much interest is being centred . the champion jump, which takes ] place in the afternoon, there being, no ] fewer than forty-two competitors. , His Excellency the Governor (Lord s .Islington) -will /plant the coir.:«emorr; 4 ation. tree provided by .Mr.-.-EV" Hale.- \ at 12.30 p.m., and several short r < speech.es will probably.l>e made.; ~;..-.-;' '-\ The s following- is a brief descrip- < tion and the result's . of yesterday's < exhibits:—, s. - j SHEEP. < LINCOLNS. ! The show of Lincoln sheep was,, considered to be one; of ..the best ever made in the district. Mr W. 1 Perry, who is one of the . chief J breeders of this class of sheegSn.the j Wairarapa, did not compete onithis , occasion, though he had several';very ■> fine specimens of the "Penroso" Lin-, 6oln on exhibition. Mr G. Elliott,!'' of Hastings, who judged the class, x stated that the exhibits generally J were well up to the standard. They 1 were, he said, true to type, and a. 1 very creditable lot. They compared ] favourably with anything he had -seen,.->. Tlie older aheep were; a parr j ticularly good" lotj those shown by j Mr W. Rayner being equal to anything that could be. produced. Messrs McGregor Bros., D." McGregor, Ttus- : ;1 t-ees of late D. McMaster, D. Mc- ( Kenzie and the Donald Estate were among tlie principal prize-takers. ] The prize list was as follows: ] . . LINCOLNS.—Judge, Mr G. Elliot, ] Hastings.—One ram, over 33 months, ] Bland Rayner 1 and 2, D. McKenzio J 3; one ram, over 21 months arid under 33 months, Trustees late" D. McMaster c r 1, D." McGregor 2, W. Rayner 3; one l ram under 21 months, W. Rayner 1, McGregor Bros. 2 and 3; two rams un- ( der 21 nionths, v McGregor Bros. 1, D. k McGregor 2,C. T. 'Dickason 3; four rams under 21 months, W. Rayner 1, Trustees lhte D. McMaster 2. D. Mc- \ Gregor 3; one ram lamb, A. E. Ander- j son 1, C. T. Dickason 2, W. Rayner 3; J one ewe over 21 months, A. E. Ander- t son 1; one otfe under'2l months, W. J Rayner 1 >hd ch, Donald Estate 2, W. * Rayner 3 y two ewes under 21 months c D. McKenzie 1,- Donald Estate 2; one s ewe lamb; D. McGregor 1, A. E. An- -, Dickason 3. j ENGLISH < The competition in this class was ' very good, though the whole of the ] singularly enough, _ wero 5 from outside i districts. The judge, j (Mr Andrew,, -of;' Canterbury), ] that, 'with the "exception of'the hog-" ] gets, the.exhibits .were very fine. The ] aged sheep "were wellup to the fitan- i dard, and a very creditable lot. The competition was exceedingly close in !I gome of the classes, and the judge' •!

had some difficulty in arriving at a decision. Generally .speaking, he said, the Leicesters would compare favourably with what was seen at the Canterbury Metropolitan ShowJ The champion snip for ram fell to Mr C. M. Threlkeld, of Canterbury, but this breeder had to take second place to Mr S. R. Lancaster in the ewe class. Appended are the prize-takers:— ENGLISH LEICESTERS.—Judge, Mr P. J. Andrew, Canterbury-—One ram, over 33 months, C. M. Threlkeld 1 and ch, Slack Bros. 2 and 3, S. R. Lancaster vhc; one ram, over 21 months-and under 33 months, S. R. Lancaster 1 and 3, Slack Bros. 2, C. M. Threlkeld vhc; one ram, under 21 months, C.,M. Threlkeld 1 and 2,- S. R. Lancaster 3; two rams, under 21 months, S. R. Lancaster 1, C. M. Threlkeld 2, Slack Bros 3 and vhc; four rams, under 21 months, Slack Bros. 1 and 2; one ram lamb, Slack Bros. 1, S. R. Lancaster 2 and 3; one ewe. over 21 months, S. R. Lancaster 1, ch, and vhc, Slack Bros. 2 and 3; one ewe, under 21 months, C. M. Threlkeld 1 and 2, S. R. Lancaster 3, Slack Bros, vhc; two ewes, under 21 months, C. M. Threlkeld 1, S. R. 2, Slack Bros. 3; one ewe <iamb, S. R. Lancaster 1 and 2, Slack l ßr6s; 3. .. r BORDER LEICESTERS. The Border Leicesters shown were, in the opinion of the judge a good average lot. Some were inclined to be a little deficient in wool under the body, and to run-away at the* t points. The chief prize-makers ..were 'Messrs G-. Sievers, (Slack.. Bros., Nelson Bros., and Dowtlrwaire/' The cham pionship for both ranvand ewe* weA .. to,Mr G. SieveYs, N.Z ' Sheepbreeders' ' - ■ BORDER LEICESTERS.—Judge Mr P. J. Andrew, Canterbury.—On ram, over 21 months,- G. Sievers and ch, J. Dowthwaite 2, Nelsoj Bros. 3, Slack Bros, vhc; one ram, un der 21 months, J. Dowthwaite 1 van 2, Nelson Bros. 3; two rams, unde 21 months, Mrs J. D. Ormond 1, J Dowthwaite 2 and 3; one ewe, ove 21 months; G. Sievers 1 and ch, Nelsoi Bros. 2, Gj, Sievers 3; one ewe, unde: ' ,2| months', J. Dowthwaite 1 and 2, G . :6fevers-3 and vhc; two ewes, under 2'. Slack Bros. 1 and 2, J. Dowth 'waited3"; one ram lamb, 'J. Dowth waite 1, 2, and 3, Slack Bros, vhc one ewb lamb, G. Sievers 1 and 2 Slack Bros. 3. > ROMNEY' MARSH. This section was one of the most important at the show. There were no fewer' than 150 exhibits, chiefly by Wairarapa breeders. Mr W. Perry followed the-same course in Romneys asjie did in Lincplns, and entered his sheep for exhibition only. The judges (Messrs W. Bell and Kirkpatrick) remarked,that most of the exhibits were in, good show condition. They were of a very nice type), and compared favourably with tbose seen elsewhere. The young . sheep, if anything, were better than the pldf Messrs McGregor Bros, appropriated Messrs W. and H. Beetham'S cup (won last year by for the best pen of *fßur ; rams; whilst, Messrs ?A-.>and : Ji Gray ■ took the championship and Mr W. Perry's silver salver for ram over twenty-one months, together with the Romney Sheepbreeders' shield. ROMNEY MARSH.—Judge, Mr W. Bell, Blonheim.—One ram, over 33 months, A. and J. Gray 1, ch, and vhc, R. Tanner 2 and 3; on© ram, over 21 months, A. J. Gray J and he, W. Gibson 2, McGregor 8r05.:3,.J.E. Hewitt vhc; one'rara, under 21 months, G. E. Allen \, R, Tanner 2 and 3, P, Mungayin Vhc, ;W> H. Buick he; two ! i'&ms:, under'"2l mbftths, W.i Rayner 1-; I R. Tanner .2, P.; .Mungayin ;5, ? Ai and ! J. Gray'yhc; four rams, under 21 ! months, McGregor Bros. 1, W. Gip- ! son 2, G. R. Sykes , 3, : P. Mungavin vhc; one ram lamb, G. E. Allen 1, W. H. Buick 2, J. E.'Hewitt 3 and vhc; one ewe, over 21 ; months, R. Tanner 1 and vhc, P. Mungavin 2, J. E. Hewitt 3; one' ewe, under 21' monthsvG. E- ANen 1, ch, 2, vho, G. ißy.Sykes 3, J.E.Hewitt he; two ewgs,sunder 21 months, G. E. Allen 1, 2, . W. H. Buick 3, P. Munjalsan vhc; l 6ne ewe lamb, W. H. ■ Allen 2, : A. and J. Qr£f sf'*■'■?.■ .-.■■....,.-/. ' ■;s•"'.■.■"'. SOUTHDOWNS. , Mr H. Pannett, of Canterbury, ■lvho judged the Southdowns, said ■that, generally speaking, they were of a good type. He had, unfortunately, to pass v over some very fine specimens of the breed imported by Mr J. Knight, of Feilding, because, having been shown in July, -they were unfairly competing against recentlyshorn sheep. There were: some really -fine sheep among those" which, were prizes, though ; .a great inany. of the exhibits showed " a tendency '■so rougluiess iui t&evwool.' In this class, also, there Was distinct: evidence of "trimming," which* the judge stated "he v would put out; every time.!':, Messrs; Nelson Bros., of Hawke's Bay, secured the championship for ram in this class, with a very fine typo of ■ sheep. Re- - SOTJTHDOWNS.--Judge, Mr H. Pannett, Canterbury.—One rahij over 33 months, Ellis Bros. 1, J. Strang 2, S. R.. Lancaster 3; one ram, over 21 months and under 33 months, Nelson Bros. 1, ch, 2, and vhc, J. Strang'3, A. J. , Stone-Wigg hey one ram, under/ twenty-one months, Nelson Bros. 1 and 3, J. Knight 2 and he, Ellis Bros, vhc, W. Rayner c; two r,ams, under 21 months, Nelson Bros. 1, Hllis Bros. 2, S. R. Lancaster 3, vhc, and he; four rams, under 21 months, S/R. Lancaster 1 "and r 3, Ellis .Bros. 2, W. Rayner Vhc; Tone: ram lamb, S. R.rLa'ncaster T, 2, 'and vch, J. McGregor 3, WC.Rayner he; one e\ve, ovSr 21 months,' Nelson Bros. 1, 2, and 3, J; Knight vhc, Ellis Bros, he; one ewe, under 21 months, Nelson Bros. 1 and 2, Ellis Bros. 3, S. R. Lancaster vhc and he; two ewes, r der 21 months, Nelson Bros. 1 and S. R. Lancaster 3 and vhcj J. McGregor he; one ewe lamb, S. R. Lancaster 1, 2, and" 3; J. McGregor vhc and he. SHROPSHIRES. There was good competition in Shropshires, ithe •championship for ram and ewe going to Mr P. Cooper. The judge (Mr E. Barribal) remarked that the sheep were ■ a really ' good lot, although he would have liked to have seen more of the English type. Most, of them were of good constitution, and were superior to those he had seen last year; but he would have preferred less of the Southdown characteristics, and darker faces. Results:— •■ •". ". SHROPSHIRES.—Judge, Mr E. Barribal, Warahu.—One ram over 21 months ancT under 33 months, P. Cooper 1 and ch, W. Rayner 2; one ram under 21 months, Donald Estate 1 and 2, W. Rayner 3; two rams.under 21 montHs, W. Rayner 1; '. four rams , under 21 months, W. Rayner 1, J. C. McKillop 2.;.'0'n0 ram lamb,'W.-Rayner 1 and 2, P. Cooper 3 jiid he;- Donald Estate vhc; one eive oyer 21 months, W, Rayner 2 and 3, P. Cooper 1 and vhc; one eVo under 21 nyonths, W. Rayner 1, ch, and 2, Donalid Estate 3; i

I one ewo lamb, P. Cqoper 1 and vh I W. Rayner 2, Donald Estate 3. I FARMERS' CLASSES. The farmers' classes brought oi a fine lot of entries, and compet tion was keen. Messrs Shaw an Son were particularly successful wit their exhibits. Results:— FARMERS CLASSES.—Judge, ft A. McDonald, Ngakonui.—Lor Wool Cross.—Five ewes over twent; one months, Shaw and Son 1, E tate late H. James 2, McKenzie Bro 3, W. E. C. Tylee vhc; two ewes ov< 21 month , Shaw and Son 1, McKenz: Bros. 2 and 3, Estate late 11. Jam< vhc, W. E. C. Tylee he; five ewes ui der 21 months, Shaw and Son 1 and 1 J. and H. Holmes 3; two ewes unde 21 months, Shaw and Son 1 and 2, J Billington 3, J. and H. Holmes, vhc five ewe lambs, Shaw and Son 1 and S J. and H. Holmes 3, McKenzie Bros vhc; one ewe lamb, F. W. Blatehfor 1 and 3, Shaw and Son 2 and he, J Billington vhc. SHEEP FOR FREEZING. The quality of the fat sheep and th< sheep for freezing exhibited wa: very good, and' the judge (Mr T. A Bamber) had some difficulty in dis criminating. Some of the lambs wer< not quite up to the standard, am not a few were unevenly classed. Th< judge stated that each entry in agec wethers and ewes was worthy of r prize. In determining the prizewinners lie had considered; constitution: almost entirely; not paying -toe much regard to weiglit.i.llesults :^-: b SHEEP FOR FREEZING, PUR i. ;.MrtT; Al 'Banker Wanganu^—Pen of five.wethers", " Oj five maidlh ewes, 6-tooth and under *" long wool l or long wool cross, most suit "able for freezing and the London mar , kef: H. H. Beetham 1, W. H. Broth- . am 2, W. E. C. Tylee 3; pen of five j fat wethers, or five fat maiden ewes t . 6-tooth and under, down or down cross, most, suitable for freezing and , the London market: J. Strang 1 and \ 3 (ewes) and 2 (wethers); five down 01 . down cross wethers, or maiden, ewes, ' t over 21 months, J. Strang 1, 2 and 3; five down or down cross wethers, under ; 21 months :'H.H. Beetham 1 and 2, . J. Strang 3; five down or down cross maiden ewes, under 21 months, W. D. [ Watson 1 and 2, H. H. Beetham 3; five lambs, down or down cross, )niost 1 suitable for freezing and the London market, W. Perry, 1, J. C. McKillop 2, J. Strang 3,. Bt. H. Beetham vhc; five tegs, down or down cross, or long wool or long wool cross, each to do not less than 861b live weight, and not more than seven months old; to be be judged for early maturity, quality, and fitness for freezing p-irpotes: VV H. Beetham 1, W. Perry 2. (I. It Sykes3,: H. Beetham'vhc/T. ; W.. McKenzie he; five long wool or long wool cross wethers"; over 21 .months, W. H. Beetham 1 J. Strang 3 .and vhc, W. E. C. Tylee he; five lons wool,;or long wool cross maiden ewes, under 21 months, Gray Bros. 1, H. H. Beetham 2, 3, and/vhe, J. Strang he; five lambs, Jong wool or long wool cross\ most suitable for freezing and the London market: J. Strang t, W. H. Beetham 2, and vhc, McKenzie Bros. 3 and he., ' FAT SHEEP.-Judge', Mr T. A. . Bamber, Wanganui.—Five' wethers, dowa or down cross, any age, J. Strang 1, G. McKay 2,; five" ewes. down or down cross, any age, J. C. McKillop 1, G. McKay ,2; five wethers, long wool or long wool cross, any ago, Efetate" late Hi James McKenzie Bros. 2 and 3; five ewes, long, wool or longj wool cross, any age, ,:McKenziei Bros.= l/ J: Strang ;.2,^J;; andm,' .Holmes^. jfiv'pjainbjs", "long wool ; or long wool cross, McKenzie Bros. 1 and 2; heaviest wether, any age, J. McCausland, 290f1b5,.1, Estate of late H. James, 2851b5, 2, J. Gordon Eliott, 2d7lbs, 3; heaviest ewe, any age, E.'J. Matson, 2891b5, 1, and 2861h5, 2, Alex; McLauchlan, 3. CATTLE. PUREBRED SHORTHORNS. The show of cattle, generally speaking, was a credit to .the Association. The whole of the judges expressed themselves highly- f pleased j with the arrangements, and with the quality of the exhibits. The,, judge, of Shorthorns (Mr, D. Potts) said the champion bull (Count Red Rose III.) was the best he .had judged this season. The younger beasts were of particularly good quality, and the aggd cows were well,up to the standard. With the exception of the champion bull, however, the bulls were on the' weak side, which may be accounted; for by the season of the year: : ;.r':' ''r'^'r^r.:-{-^-~: : PUREBREi} SHORTHORN. Judge •Mr-. D: Potts,- Waihou, Bull, calved-prior to July Ist W; C; Buchanan 1, W. Mace 2; bull, calved since July Ist ,1908, W. Howard Booth 1; bullj calved since J;uly Ist, 1909, W. Howard Booth 1 ; cow, any age, in calf,;or with calf at foot, Williams T. Williams 1, ch, and 3, W. Howard Booth 2 and vhc; heifer, calved since July Ist 1907, Williams T; Williams 1 and 2, W. C. Buchanam 3; heifer, calved since July Ist, 1908j W. C. Buchanan I''and vhc, Williams T. Williams 2. and 3; heifer, calved since July Ist , 1909, Williams T. Williams 1, W. Howard Booth ,2 and 3, W. C. Buchanan vhc; pen of two heifers, calved since July Ist, 1909 > Williams T. WiUiams 1; W. Howard Booth!,?;: bull, calved since July Ist, 1910, w. Howard Booth 1 and 2; heifer, calved since July Ist, 1910, W. Howard Booth ,l. r • ■ •*■ ;' : '. "■ •'... ,; : /-;V-sr .- - ; .: GRADE SHORTHORNS. Mr Potts, who-also judged the grade Shorthorns/ said that these were a fairly even lot. It was, in his. opinion, a mistake-to award a champion prize for a grade bull. ~He did not know the object of it. Farmers shoyld, in his opinion, always breed from 'the purebred strain. Results : \ ' GRADE "SHORTHORN.—Judge, Mr D. Potts,\ Waihou, Hamilton.— Bull, calved since July Ist, 1909, W. Mace 1, 2, and 3; cow, any age, in calf or with calfat foot; J. Strang 1, ch, and 3, W. Howard sooth 2; heifer, calved since July Ist,' 1907,. jy Strang 1, 2, and 3; heifer, calved since July Ist, 1908, J.*Strang.l-.W. Mace 2 and 3; heifer, calved since July Ist, 1909, J. Strang 1, 2, and 3; bull, calved since July Ist 1910, W. Howard. Booth 1, W. Mace 2; heifer, calved -,: si nee July Ist 1910, J. Strang 1, 2, arid 3. HEREFORDS. Mr H. B. Stuckey, who judged the Herefords said they- were a, very good lot, particularly the heifers. There was not a strong entry in' bulls. 'The females shown ,were bet-, ter than the males. Mr, G. ' F. Moore, 'the well-known Kai >lwi breeder, took the championship for .botli bull and\cow in this class. Results:— *- * PUREBRED HEREFORD. Judge, Mr H. B. Stuckey* Dannevirke.—-Bull,

c, ca? A shice July Ist 1909, G. F. Moore 1, ch, and 2, Estate late H. James 3; cow, any age, in calf or with calf at foot, G. F. Moore 1 and ch, Estate late H. James 2, W. D. Watson '* 3; heifer, calved since July Ist, 1908, ! " Estate late H. James 1 and 3, G. F. J- Moore '2; heifer, salved since July Ist, 1909, G. F. Moore, 1 and 2, Estate late H. James 8 and vhc; bull, calved fr since July Ist 1910, . Estate late H. d James 1 and 2; heifer, calved since 7- July Ist, 1910, Estate late H. James 3- 1 and 2, 3. . ' T r AYRSHIRES. I e There were only three exhibitors in :s Ayrshires, and the judge (Mr Dew, t- of Manaia), was not- particularly iiri- }, pressed with the quality of the' exir hunts. Results:— . r . PUREBRED AYRSHIRE. Judge, ; Mr W.'J. Dew, Manaia.—Cow, any !, age, in calf or with calf at foot, R. C. ;. Fowler 1 and 3, F. Ford 2; heifer, cald ved since July 1909, W. Abbott I. R. . C. Fowler 2 and 3. , JERSEYS. In the opinion of the judges of Jerseys, this class has gone back a good I deal, and a judicious culling is requir--5 ed. The competition was fairly keen, ; and the entries of Messrs S. R. Lanj caster and A. E. Booth were of good, I quality. The latter carried off the , championship for aged bull, and the [ former for cow. Results ; [. JERSEY.—Judges, Messrs Paul . Hunter and. A. Donald.—Bull; calved , prior to July 1907, A: E. Booth I.and cli, :S. R. Lancaster 2; bull, calved since July 1908, S. R. Lancaster I, J. ■j ; ;Bo>th:'3;-buti;catf ;•: yed^hice;Jul?lgfc; A.E. Booth 2," J. Billington 3; hcow, '■ any age, in" calf or "with calf at foot, ' J S. R. Lancaster 1," ch, 2, and vhc, J/ ' i Billington 3; heifer, calved since July J Ist, 1907, A. E. Booth 1, Mrs W. B. Ghennells 2; heifer, calved since July Ist, 1908, A. E. Booth 1, S. R. Lancaster 2, J. Billington 3; heifer, caU red since July Ist, 1909, A. E. Booth I and 3, S. R. Lancaster 2 and vhc; bull, calved sinse July Ist, 1910, S. R. Lancaster 1 and 2, A. E. Booth 3; heifer, calved since July Ist, 1910, S. . R: Lancaster 1, J. Billington 2 and 3. HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN. ■Mr W. I. Lovelock, of Mahawatu, was the only competitor in HolsteinFreisians, though Mr E. Buckeridge, - of Carterton, had a fine lot for exhibition only. Some of Mr Buckridge's cattle have recently been im- ■ ported froln. New South Wales/ and I othen; • have* been purchased: from Mr/,"'. j John Grigg,*of Longbeach.', They: 1 should be a valuable-addition to the dairy herds of the-district. Results:- ,/ HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN—Judge," Mr W. J: Dew, Manaia:—Bull calved prior to July i5t,;1907, W./I; Love- / lock 1 and ch; cow, any age, in calf or with calf at foot, W. I. Lovelock*!, ch, and 2; heifer,•'■calved since July Ist, 190S,- W. 1. Lovelock 1; heifer/calved since July Ist, 1909, W; I. Lovelock 1 . and 2. DAIRY CATTLE. The dairy cattle were, in the opinionof Mr A. Doriakl, who judged them, a,very good:k>t, and quite up to the standard. .He was v.ery pleased wiib. the co/npetiHon. The principal prize-taker-was Mr S. <R. Lancaster. Results:— . .DAIRY CATTLE.-Jndge, MrA. Donald, Featherston.—Heifer, calved since July Ist, 1908,8. R. Lancaster 1, J. Lilhngton 2 and vhc, Alex. Annan 3 and he; heifer, calved since ." J'fe 1 - B *' 1009 > $• R- Lancaster 1 and V ■2y Wv Abbott- 3, J,/ .Billington 2 xty; ■, .-• Alex.; Arinan;he;; three: lieifers;%>alved -"»- ; siiiee July Ist, 1909,&. R. Lancaster ! 1 and 2, W. W. Bicknell 3. : ..v FAT CATTLE. The fat cattle were a splendid lot, and would have done credit to any show-ring. The exhibits of Messrs G. 1., Moore, of Kai Iwi, and H. H. Beetham were especially good. Results: FAT CAITLE.-Judge, Mr J. E. Ferguson, Halswell, Canterbury/ Two bullor-ks, any age,. G, F.. Moore 1 and 2, Hj H, Beetham 2; two heifers, any age, H. H: Beetham 1; G.-F. Moore !-2 and -3 ; ; two bullocks, W. 0.-. Buch- ! aiian T, F. H, Beet Ham 2, &"F. Moore rhc, W. H. Beetham 3; three bullocks ; -calved: since July Ist, 2907,. G. F. Moore 1 and 2. W. H. Beetbam 3; three heifers, calved since July Ist 1907, G. F; Moore 1, H. H. Beetham 2 and vhc; three steers,, calved since July Ist, 1909, G. F. Moore 1 and 2; bullock, any age, McEenzie Bros. 1 and special, G. F» Moore 2 and vhc, H.; H. Beetham 3; cow, any. age, H; "' H. •G./Buchanan 3.' -G/'F. Moore vhc; ■.bullock.-SrvoßPs and xindev, W. Mace 1,-G. F. Moore 2 and 3; bullock. 2* years and under, G:F.'Moore land 2~; . heifer, 3 years and under,' G. Moore Land 2; heifer, over 3 years,' McKeiizie 1 / special and 2, W. C. BuchanHn 3; best shop bullock, calved since Jnly,lst, 1907, J. MeMaster 1, G.F. Moove2and3.HORSES The display, of thoroughbred horses was not numerically btrong, but the quality was good. * That well-known Medallion sire Conqueror added one more to his list of honours bv aopropriating the championship." The thoroughbred mare shown by Mr j. Macara (Culverlass) well -deserved the championship khe was awarded. The miscellaneous classes brought out strong; competition, /and the 'judges ': ,; were very, favoiirably-ampressed ' with' / the quality of- the; ponies we.re an exceptionally'gocd lot, whilst the hack classes were satisfactory. There was a yery fine shew of draughts.: ,The championship" for aged stallioh awarded to Baron ■ Graceful, a /very fine stamp-of horse v shown by Mr- J. ~W.'" Harding, of Hawke's Bay: .Mr Hugh. Campbell, of Hawke's'Bay, als'o,bad.some spleu- ' did-draught exhibits,^andappropriated a number of pHzesPflie results of yesterday's judguig were as. follows :—• " THOROUGHBREDS: Judee,. "Mr "■' R. H: Bissett, Southland,—Stalliott,' v over 4 years, s C. McCulloiigh's Conqueror . 1 and ch; colt.foaled since - August Ist,. 1908, W: G, Hart's Invicta 1; colt foaled since August Ist. 1909r-J;Ma:>ara 1; fillv, fonle dsince -.' August-Ist, 1908, C. F. Alliance's , Amber and White 1; mare with, foal at foot, J, Macara's Culverlafs I and ch, A. 'McKenzieV Dulcinea- 2, C. F/ Vallance's Roselyn 3. TROTTERS: Judge/ Mr > Trotting stallion, S. Liddingtbn's Dutchman 1, M. Sharp's Dandy Dick 2; colt foaled since: August Ist', 1908 v Taiawluo Te Tau's King William 1cplt.foaled since August ; lsV 1909,' J. Billington' b Silver King ■!.;:! // // / PONY 01/ASSM Judge/ Mr Bis- ' 'ffir~ l Entir ' e P°"y> *nv age, ovof ' " 13 hands and not more than 1 f.2 hands, S. Liddington's Young Kal-

ipha 1; entire pony, any age, 13 h hands or under, L. Pike's Shamrock 11. 1, F. J. Baton's Silver 2; pony. mare, any age, foal at foot, over J 13 hands and not more than 14.* . hands, L. Pike's Trixy 1, J. H. Percy's Pet 2, W. Adams' Tiny 3. HACK CLASSES: Judge, Mr Bissett.— Dry brood hack marc, 1. X\. MeKcnzie 1, F. B. Vallance 2, C F. Vallance 3; hack mare, with ioal at foot, R. J. Dagg 1, W D. Watson 2; mare, best calculated to breed Army remounts, McKenzie Bros. 1, John Mcßae 2, Colin Campbell 3; fillv, foaled since August Ist, iyu», R.; J. Dagg 1, »• Wilton 2; filly, foaled since August Ist, 1909, R. J. Da"g 1, S. Liddington 2; gelding,' foaled since August Ist, 1908, Silas Rayncr 1, J. O. McKillop 2. PONIES. (To be ridden): Judge, Mr Bissett.— Pony mrae or gelding, 11 hands and under 12 Jiands, to be ridden by bov or girl, Miss Myrtle Watson 1, Q. Donald junr. 2; pony, mare or gelding, 12 hands and un- ' tier 13 hands, to bo ridden by boy or girl, Miss M. Turloy 1, Cecil •Hyland 2; ponv, mare or gelding, 13 hands and under 13.2 hands, to be ridden by boy or girl, Miss M. Mace ' 1, Jas. Donald 2, Miss Lorraine Kebbell 3; ponv, mare or gelding, 13.2 hands .and under 14.2, to be ridden by boy or girl, J. L. Bluudell. 1, Shaw and Son 2 and 3; best, girl rider, over 12 years of age and un-. der 15, Miiis Lorraine Kebbell; best girl rider, under 12 eyars of age, Miss Mvrtle Watson 1, Miss Eileen Dennis 2; best boy rider, under 12 years of age, Frank Shaw 1, lan Jdacßae Horace Catt 3. j DRAUGHTS. Judge, Mr Jas. G ow, Mosgiel.—Stallion, over four years, J. W. Harding's Baron Graceful h T. Edlin's King of the Saxons > 2, John-Anderson's Lord Gordon 3.; colt, foaled'-§ince August Ist, 190', J. H. Tatham's Baron Wolsley 1, Makerua Estate's Taireire Prince 2; colt, foaled since August Ist, 1908, Hugh Campbell's Young Marconi 1, Jas. Young's Prince Darnley 2:; colt, foaled since August Ist, 1909, J. W; Harding's Baron Daimler 1, Hugh Campbell 2, T. S. Percival 3: filly, foaled since August Ist, 190/, Hugh Campbell 1, Q. Donald 2, Hugh Campbell 3, J. W. Harding v.h.c..; fillv, foaled since August Ist, 1908, Hugh Campbell 1 .and 2, Arthur Wall 3; filly foaled since August Ist, 1909, Jas Bourke 1; dry mare, Oyer 4 'years,, at regular work, J. V\. Harding 1, Hugh Campbell 2, A. Tocker 3 and v.h.c. PiGS. The competition in pigs was well up to tlie average. • Some very good Berksliires. were shown by Monekton and Fetch and S. R. Lancaster, : whilst 1 the .exhibits of Black Devons and Yorkshires were favourably commented upon by the judge, Mr W. Morris swept the board with fat pigs and porkers.. Results: — BERKSHIRE.—Judpe, Mr J. R. Walters; Auekland.-r-Boar any age, Monekton and Fetch 1 and ch; boar,, under 6 months, Monekton at>d Fetch 1; boar, under 12 months. Monekton and Fetch 1; sow. any age, S. R. Lancaster 1 and eh, Monekton 3 .and Fetch 2; sow, under 6 months v S. R., Lancaster 1; Monekton and Fetch 2; sow, under 12' months', Monekton and Fetch 1; sow and litter. Monekton and Fetch 1, W. Morris 2. BLACK DEVON.—Judge, Mr J. R. Walters. Auckland. —Boar, any age, E. Weekes 1 and ch; boar,-under 6 months. A.M. Wilkinson 1 2, E. Weekes 3; boar, under 12 months, E. ,Weekes 1; sow, any age, E. Weekes 1 and eh; sow, under 6 months, E. Weekes 1; sow, under 12 months, E. Weekes 1. Mr J. R. Walters,. Auckland .—Boar, any r age, W. Morris 1; boar, under 12 months, J. P. Prebehson 1 and ch; sow, any age, W. Morris 1 and ch. FAT PIGS: AND PORKERS.— "Judge, Mr J. R. Walters, Auckland. —Fat pig, suitable for bacon purposes, live weight not to exceed SOOlbs, W. Morris 1; two fat pigs, suitable for bacon purposes, live weight each not exceeding 2001bs, W. Morris 1: porker, not exceeding HOlbsJive weight, W. Morris 1; 'two porkers, each not exceeding HOlbs live weight, W. Morris COMPETITIONS. Judges, Messrs R. H. Bissett, Southland, and A. Selby, Otahuhu, Auckland. '" Trotting Horse.—W. D. Watson's g g Auctioneer, 1: W. D. Watson's g g Jim Jim, 2; Taiawhio Te Tau's Apology, 3. Walking Competition.—Colin Camp-" bell's Rosiev 1; F. Vosper's Doctor, 2';' Alex. McKenzie's -Tack,'3. ' Pony Jumping Competition.—-R. Wilton's Rose, 1. '.-:■ Pony Jumping : Competition.—E. Ryan's' Flirt, ;T: Jas. Strang's Daisy Belle, 2; F. J. Barton's Starlight, 3, Trotting Morse.—S. I .i-ldington's Maud, 1; M!ss" M. R..'Barry's Dan Patch, 2; Mrs W. H. Denbv's Dottie, 3. Maiden Jumping Competition.—J: . Sweeney's Consul, 1: S. R. Lancaster's Princess, 2; Wr-W. BickrielPs Soman, 3. Hunters' ■ Leaping Competition.— R. D. Morrison's Rata, 1; Hassall and Troutbeck's'Fifi, 2; Ivan Shaw's Kaka, 3. INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITS. ■JDIABOLO AND PUMP SEPARA-, TORS. . :.; The exhibition of the Diabolo and Puinp. Separators at . the W.F.G. A. stand is-the centre*of a good deal of attractioll. The Diabolo separator is made iivtwd : sizes only', 27; and:"so gallons per hour, and at., a very low cost. It is constructed of best Swed-

ish material, is a clean skimmer, easy to turn, and, in fact, is the essence of simplicity. A special feature of the 1 pump separator is that the pump attachment is driven from the spindle shaft and gives an automatic supply; of milk, the flow always being in the right proportion to the speed of the separator bowl. The bowl is self balancing, and the bowl device consists of one united piece only, with no assortment of discs. It also has the automatic release of the bowl from the driving wheels. Tlie advantage of this is that there is no unnecessary wear and tear on the gem wheels. It has been proved that .04 horse power is sufficient to run a Pump, separator of 70 gallons, which speaks for itself. Mr J. Robertson is in charge of these machines, and will be pleased to supply full particulars on application. The W.F.C.A. are the local agents for ,the separators.