WAIRARAPA SHOW

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10460, 26 October 1911, Page 5

WAIRARAPA SHOW

OPENINC DAY.

UNPROPITIOUS WEATHER.

Office-bearers:—President, Mr w. Howard Booth; Vice-presidents, Messrs E. Eagle junr., and H. Morrison; treasurer, Mr G. W. Deller; secretary, Mr H. S. Mos&; auditor, Mr J. Monorieff; General Committee, Messrs H. R. Bunny, W. H. Beetham, W. H. Booth, W. C. Buchanan iM.P., C. Campbell, A. Clark, F. Court, A. Daysh, ... J. Den bee, S. \V. Feast, W. Fisher, G. Gaskin, W. A. Hart, J. Hodder, T. Ingley, R. G. KemMe, J. M. Lightfoot, ~i. Mbnoghan, T. V. Moore, C. Morgan, J. G. McDonald, H. McPhee, J. G. Oates, H. Oates, 8. Poison, 0. iteid, D. Ofteid, T. Reid, A. J. Reynolds, W. H. Robieson, G. Sievcrs, S. C. Skelley, J. Smell, J. Sta.nden, A. G. Tyer, H. H. Welters; Ground Committee, Messrs W. H. Booth, W. J. Denbee, W. Fisher, J. Hodder, R. G. Kemble, J. Monaglian, T. V. Moore, C. Morgan", H. Mat*hee, D. Reid, G. Sieved s, J. G. Gates, H, H. Wolters, J. Standene; Programtae Committee, \Messi-S';W-. vr. Buchanan., M.<E., jti: BoofcW A; J. ; Hodder; C; Morgain, W..Moore, J; G. McDonald, -,'€?. Reid, G. CampbeJly/'Jt. •'iS. pate»j,C)ommiittiee to select Judges; "Messrs H. R Biinny, W. H. Sooth, if. dark; \V. C. Buchanan, M.r., W. Fisher, J. G. McDonald, J. G. Oates, A. G. Tyer, D. Read; Finance Committee, uissgrs H. R. Bunny, v*. W. Deller,. J. M, Lightfoot, R. G. Kemoie; H.H. Wbltens; Committee to meet fudges, Messrs H. R. Bunny; W. C. Buchanan, M.P., G. W. J. M. lightfoot, H. McPnee, J. G. Oates. Protest Coihimittee, Messrs H. R. Bunny, A.. Clark, W. Fisher, R. G. Kemible, A. Matthews; Ploughing Match Committees, the Programme and General Committees. .

xne -wairarapa f. and A. Society is pursued with the hardest of luck. Its thirty-fourth annual show opened, on "the ssplendidly-appointted grounds at Oarterton'yesterday, under con dictions which would have rediuced the spirit,of a less courageous Committee than that which controls its destinies to a point somewhere below aero.- The rain not only descended alike upon .-.e just and the unjust. It literally "poured betimes, as if to iest the -temper as well as the wearing apparel of the people. But ev-, ej^h^dy...see med ,more f #r^e*s&.*hja*»y ); ,, • and the omeiais aiid judges fa6e<f the jpbsiiiioii; ;witb; a .phih^ophy. wihie^..jwas r simply f7^ouiJrkablei; ; -S 3fte' .grptthdS l iibeeii .' considerably,.improved; since the last annual show. The oval has been extended; new pens have .fceen^i^yjdjj^ quarters have been found for the canine competitors; and the general arrangements? have been, added to and,perfected. The energetic secretary (Mr H. S. Moss), although just recovering from a dose of the prjeyailing jepidemic, was full of courtesy; and his staff was as obliging as I ever. The President (Mr W. Howard Booth ), mounted! on. a well-groomed charger, exercised a careful vision over/.the outside arrangemeriTS;; The stewards (fortified with oilskus) were at their posts to a man, and the genial M.r G. W. Deller, witho.it whom the Carterton show would bt incomplete^ ! provided a-' luncheon which did him. infinite credit. A publican's booth appeared to, be affoixlihg shelter as well as comfort to those;wh.o desired s a uniform! wetness, whilst the refreshment /- > nd lollie stalls were full—of expectation for the morrow.- Three .constables 'lent their patronage to the grandstand, and sui'veyed their surroundings with apparent equanimity. Ihe side shows—which are numerous and varied—were pitching their tents as well as stories of the marvellous entertainment they were going to produce next day. There was, in the circumstances, a ' good attendance of quite a few ladies showed their'pluck by patronising the stands. The Agricultural. Hal', w-as a centre of attraction v Her© is •t'> ibe found the ocuiar demonstratioa of what tlie cows and the soil and the farmers and their wives can d». The Agricultural Department has an attractive show of curiosities which interest as well as instructive man upon the lan<i. Two tables <xtei'dmg from one. end of the hall to thw other are groaning beneath their burden of butter and cheese—r-the latter preponderating—- and other products of- the soil.' A better show of cheese has probably never been made in the diotract, and the jiidges (Messr* Cuddie, Singleton and. Gra--liam; had no easy task in allotting the prizes. - The home industries/sec-' tiion is q' feature of the show. The bointsmade bread, 'and scones, and cakes i and " 'confections generally, wero enough to make" an Egyiptfan mumiwy feel hungry. The lady judge 'from Wellington was-quite sincere When she wrote in her judging .oooK, "Povfessional bakers will have to look to their' laurels." The display of fancv work and sewing is also exceedingly creditakie, whilst the uams, and Ibacon, and other farm, products are well up to the average in quality as well as quantity. 11l the section for cereals there was keen competition. Most of the prizes fell to the W.F.C.A., Messrs Ohaimberlain and Son, andiMi- G.'H. Peary. In future y<*u"S the Society, will probably see the) advisability of having it ( wo classes in this division—one for farmers .and the. other, for merchants' and professionals. The show of oats, .wheat, Ivrley and maize is probably one of the best ever made' in the 'North Isla'.i.i. .

LOAN AND MKROAiNWLE CO.

The New Zealand Loan and Morcanltil* Company has a. very compact and attractive stand in theAgriculrtmra'. Hall. Here may he seen samples of MeDbtigall's and Mutton's Dips (for which the Company are agents), rnianures, grass seeds, cattle deiierners, potato blight specifics, etc. Nod tlit* least imjporitant item, on the stand .are some specimens of woolpacks. with the smooth, side inward, which, provides greater security against the "fibre in wool" complaints which have been so.caramon of date.

THE W.F.C'.A

The Carterton branch of die "W F C A. is as usual to the fore with an exhibition of its comprehensive stock of farmers' requisites and sundries The Association was awarded first prizes for its Spring Tuscan. Wl-eat, Cape Barley, and Rosehery Oats, aaid samples of these and of other cereals, notably maize and peas, are on exhibition. There are alflo exhibits of Sutton's seeds, Cooper's Dips, Diabolo Separators, lawnmowers, Broken Oraaige Pekoe teas, tinned fruits, Lamb's wines, A. and P. Foods, ancl numerous other things

Ts(h.'ch interest th»ruml settler. DADGIETY AM> CO. Tiio tstand of Messrs Dalgety and 00.. which is in charge of Mr A* D. Lov. had. a rougn. time yesterdt. , owing to (the adverse elements. J-• is replete with all sorts of farmer,' requisites, and will to-day 'he ti.d rendezvous of scores of settlers, ua. good display is made of Quibell's Dip.}, Dreadnought wire strainers, seeds of every descriptions, .the Wolsewy Separator, and various other line*. Dalgety and Co.'s stand is situated close to the produce hall, and it, is well worthy a visit. WEI IJNIGTON MEAT EXPORT CO.

| The •'Wellington Meat Export CbmI pany ha® a stand in a very convemi- | ent position, and is showing its' well--known manures and other farm requirements.

OTHER STANDS. The- Singer Sewing Machine Cbmpany is making a creditable display

'Messrs Wallace, Masson and Co. exhibi; vehicles and implements in large* assortment. Mr A. J. Parton is rIK-wing the "Victor" milk cooler, vi'vWis an established requisite in "a dairy community, together with dairy cans and chees-* hoops. He also j-showis 1 the f'S&mson" windmillj tfor' whieJbhe is r iocalvagen'-t."',', ; " '.'■/' .'.',', i'■ : r.Th^ Company dhtended.. making am attractive display; of. the vehicles for "wHit'li it /has gained a reputation in tiha district, but, owing to the adverse conditions, it was compelled to confine its Exhibit to farmers' carte, efo. Mtr 'Bau'Ung (the manager) .was sorry. But man proposes, and Jupiter Pluviusi disposes. Soialso with Messra:T. Wagg, and Co ,of Masterton. They 'lad:-, pre-, pared a fine exhibit for, the show, iucludihj; all sorts of gigs, and traps, and drags, Ibuit they did not venture upon the' scene yesterday. Stould the weather .be ; fine to-day they will prrfcaibly take up their usual imporon the ground.' >

j- ■ OATTTLE.. -; r T1.".• show cf cattle is always a fea,- | tura "as tlie Carterton show. > This I yea" there is no exception to ," the rul?; Indeed, in some respects the show of cattle eclipses its predecessors. The purebred- Holsteins, Ayrshire** and Jerseys would be difficult to beat in the Dominion. In Short- ' horns, Mr W. 0. Buchanan gained thd (championship in* aged; hull over Mr W. T. Williamsi of Hawke's Bay, whivh speaks well for the Wairarapa. Mr 8,.* D. D. Mclean, another Hawke's Bay hreeder, turned the ta~htej' fioweVery>in; respeetitbvth© -btill calved since; July Ist, .191% />f the orizes'lin ,thisi.class ' .fe>i"to'' "Mr"- •m. *tS^iflia^BVi-f'<& H4wke% Bay,' who; hadl : splend; id specimens of the Shorthorn on.'exhibition..,v, In Holstein cattle Mr' W. :. 4P;" Lovelock was'very sticeesefuh The" chair pionship in Ayrshire bullsfell to the Porirua Mental Hospital, whilst Mr T H. Colpiman, of Wadkanae, scored a similar honour in cows. The remaining prizes were --dividied »betwoea Messrs David '• Buchanan. Slack Bros., and the Porirua' Mental Hospital. The Ayrshire...'' Breeders' championship fell to the latter.- Tlie judge (Mr A. 0. 1 Gabies, of Ha.mpden) remarked to an Age re- ; porter'that the show of Ayrsihires was roallj xifeditable. It was a very good ch.«s on the whole. "If," he said, breeders devote as much;, attention *", ilip Avrpbi' - * in the future as they have during tlie jpast few-yeaa*!, ithia "brc-ed wak soon, he in greater reqnes- auiong caii^men." 1 The'display of Jerseys, thougli ■ restricted in far ■as quality went. Mr E.'Eaglej junr., had soihe very fine specimen®,on the ground, aind was awarded, most of tte prizes. The judge remarked that some of the Jerseys oh the ground would ibe diffiouit to beat * in' any show ring. j?he milking section of: cows (brought out good competition.

. ; SHEEP. : Tfco sliow <k sheep, which has been affected in recent years qwing to certain .breedeiis withholding their support, was highly creditable so far as it went. The Quibell Challenge Cup for; most points in, any one class was ; tvoa by Nelson Bros.", of Bay, wxtjj; their splendid;Sou'thdowhs. Iri -th* lojacolu claaSj Mrs J. D. Ormibnd, of Hawke's Bay, very nearly swepv;thie boaixj. Messi-s i( W. H. Booth, G: to. and E. W. Allen were the mostsuccessfoil in Honmeys, of some good-toodied, wellwoolleU. were shown. Mrs J. D. was the. onosit smccessful exhibitor in. Border'., Leicesters, and Messrs 1!?. C. Buchanan and Nelson. Bros, divided honours in English/ Leicesters. ' ! The wore.a lot. Mr P. Cooper, of Gladstone, was awarded the champion shijp for rams in ' Shropshire Downs v Messrs. A; V-;Goilins : and; T. Ingley were,,very successful in this class. The farmers' classes were wall filled, Messrs W. ©.Buchanan and W. Howard Booth dividing honours. HORSES.

The horse class was well represented. Most of the exhibits, however, were confined to the district. was a very good all-round show of while the farmers' classes .brought out keen competition. In ithj comjpefcftion classes some nrstclass animals were shown. Mr ,W. D. Watson won. ; the two trotting events with his well-known grey, Auctioneer. In the Maiden Leap-

ing Match, Mi* G. McKay was suc-coss-fiufl with his mare, Seal, which; has done, good work in the hunting iield during the past season. \ '

PIGS. The entry of pigs was'not as large as usual,' and no .championships were awarded. Mr J. Standen, of field, was. the most .successful exhibitor of Berkshires.

PIRIZE LIST. SHEEP.

LINCOLN.—Judge, Mr W. Welsh, Dannevirke. —One ram over thirty months: A. V. Collins 1, Mrs J. D. Ormond 2; one ram over eighteen and under thirty months: Mrs J. D. Ormond 1 and 2, and eh; one ram under eighteen months : Mrs J. P. Ormond 1 •and 2; two rams under eighteen eighteen months: Mrs J. D. Ormond 1, W. C. Buchanan 2; one ewe over thirty months with lamb at foot: Mrfc J. iV. Ormond 1 and ch, A. E.(Anderson 2: one ewe over 18 and under 30 months, with lamb at foot: Mrs J. ID. Ormond 1, J. W. Convpton 2; one ewe under eighteen months, Mrs J. I). Ormond 1 and 2:. two ewes under 18 months, Mrs J. t). Ormond 1, A_ V. Collins 2, J. W. Compton 3. ROMNEY MARSH.—.Judge: Mr P. Mungavin. Porirua : One ram over 30 months. W. H. Booth 1, 2, and eh, A. E. Booth 3; one ram over 18 and under 30 months, G. E. Allen 1 and 3, ft. V. Collins 2; one ram under 18 months, Feast Bros.. 1. G. E. Allen 2; two rams under IS months, E. W. Allen 1, G. E. Allen 2 one ewe over' 30 months with lamb at foot, E. W.

'Allen 1, 2 and ch; one ewe over 18 and under 30 months, with lamb at foot, G. E. Allen 1, Feast Bros. 2 W. H. Booth 3; one ewe under 18 months, G. E. Allen 1 and 2, E. W. Allen 3; two ewes under 18 months least Bros. 1, A. V.-Collins 2, W. Reid and Son 3.

BORDER LEICESTER. -Judge: Mr W. Welsh, Dannevirke.—One ram over 30 months, Joseph Dowthwaite 1 ch, and vhc, Mrs J. D. Ormond 2 .and 3; one ram over 18 and under 30 months, Mrs J. D.. Ormond 1 and 3, , Joseph Dowthwaite 2; one ram under 18 montlis, Mrs J. D. Ormond 1, Joseph Dowthwaite 2 and 3, W. Warden vhc; two rams under 18 months, Mrs J. D. Ormond 1 and 2, Joseph Dowthwaite 3; one ewe over 30 montlis with lamb at foot, Mrs J. D. Ormond 1 and eh, Joseph Dowthwaite 2 and 3, V\ . Wardell vhc; one ewe over 18 montlis and under 30 months with lamb at foot, Mrs J. D. Ormond 1, Joseph Dowthwaite 2 and 3; one ewo under IS months, Mrs J. D. Ormond 1 and 3, Joseph Dowthwaite 2 and vhc; two ewes under 18 months, Mrs J. D. Ormond 1, Joseph Dowthwaite 2, W. Wardell 3.

ENGLISH LEICESTER— Judge: Mr W. Welsh, Dannevirke. —One ram over 30 months, W. C. Buchanan 1, Slack Bros. 2 and 3; one ram over 18 and under 30 months, Nelson Bros. 1, 2, and ch, Slack Bros. 3; ono ram under eighteen months, Nelson Bros. 1 and 2, W. O. Buchanan 3; two rams under 18 months, W. C. Buchanan 1; one ewe over 30 months with lamb at foot, Slack Bros. 1, ch, and 3, W. C. Buchanan 2; one ewe over 18 months and under 30 months with lamb at foot/Slack Bro- 1 and 2, W. C. Buch.- j anian 3; one ewe under 18 months, W. C. Buchanan 1 and 3, Slack Bros. I 2 f two ewes under eighteen months, ' W. C. Buchanan 1, Slack Bros 2. | S6UTHDOWN.~-Judgo, Mr W. Little, Argyle East.—One ram over 30 months, Nelson Bros. 1 and eh,' James Knight 2 and 3, W. Howard Booth vhc; one ram over 18 and under 30 months. Nelson Bros. 1 and 2, James Rnight 3; one ram under 18 months, Nelson Bro'?. 1, 2, and 3, W.. ; Howard Booth vhc; two rams under 18 months. Nelson. Bros. 1 and 2, W. , Howard Booth 3; one owe over 30 months Avith lamb at foot. Nelson Bors 1 and 2; 'one ewe over 18 months and under 30. with lamb at foot, Nelson Bros. 1, 2 and 3; one ewe under 18 ! months. Nelson Bros. 1 and 2, W. Howard Booth 3 and vhc; two ewes under 18 months Nelson Bros. 1 and 2, W. Howard Booth 3 and vhc.

SHROPSHIRE DOWN.—Judge, Mr W. Little. Argyle East.—One ram over 30 months, Peter, Cooper 1 andoh, A. V. Collins 2; one ram under 18; months, TV Ingley 2; two. rams under! 18,.months, T. Ingley 1, Peter Cooper--2; one ewe over 30 months with lamb at foot, A. V. Collins 1, 2, 3, and ch; ; one ewe under 18 months, T. Ingley I, A. V. Collins 2, Peter Cooper 3; tiwo ewes under 18 months, A. V. Coiling 1, Peter Cooper 2, T. Ingley 3 and vhc. i

FARMERS' CLASSES

, Three fat ewes, shorn, J. Monoghan 1, J.andW. Fisher 2; two ewes with lamb at foot, shown in wool, J. Monaghnn 1 iand 2; five fat lambs, exhibited by farmers owning not more than 500 acres, shown in wool, J. and, W. Fisher 1, 2, and eh, W. and C. Wiggins 3; three ewes under 18 months, shown in wool, J. W., Compton 1 ,J. and W. Fisher 2 and 3.

Fat Sheep—Shorn.—Judge Mr W. P. Archibald, Hastings.—Down or l}o w.n Ci - oss: Five wethers under 30 nionths, W. G»-Buchanan ;1, W'. Reid five wethers under 18 months, W. Howard Booth 1; five ewes, any age, W. C. Buchanan 1 and 2; five lambs, not stud sheep, W. Howard Booth 1 and 2, J. and W. Fisher i 3. Longwool or Longwool Cross: Five lambs, not stud sheep, W. Howard Booth 1 and 2,' H. Morison 3; five wethers, under 30 months, W. C. Buchanan 1 and 2, - W. Reid and Son 3; five wethers, under 18 months, W. Howard Booth 1 and 3, W. C. Buchanan 2. Suitable for freezing purposes: Five wethers, W. C. Buchanan 1 and 2, Arch. Clark 3; five ewes under 18 months, W. C. Buchanan 1; five wethers under 18 months, block test, W. Howard Booth 1 and 2; five lambs, average weight not under 28lbs

freezing weights, quality chief consideration, bred by exhibitor, W. j Howard Booth 1 and 3, H. Morison 2. Heaviest Wether— E. J. Matson 1, (2371b5); J. E. Mason 2 (2331b5). \ Heaviest ewo, C. Matson (2531b5) 1, J. | M. Nicholls (2391b5) 2, W. C. Buch- | anan (2121b5) 3, A. Matson (1791b5) vhc. Heaviest wether under 18 months, E. Kilminster (1791b5) 1, H. Matson (1661b5) 2. Heaviest ewe under 18 months, Robbie Cooper (1491b5) 1, and (1291b5) 2.

PIGS.

(Judge—Mr R. Perrett, Sandon.) Boar, Berkshire, over 8 and under 12 months, J. Standen 1; sow, Berkshire, 12 months and over, J. Standen 1; sow, Berkshire, over 6 and under 12 months, J. Standen 1 and 2; boar, Black Devon, under six months, James Constable 1; sow, Black Devon, 12 montlis and over, James Constable 1; boar, Yorkshire, twelve months and over, J. P. Prebensen 1; porker, uot exceeding 601bs, A. B. Corlett 1, W. C. Zabel 2; three bacon pigs, weight to be from 1201bs to 165 lbs, Callister Bros. 1; two porkers, ! not exceeding 801bs, Callister Bros., 1, I J. A. Ordish 2.

PRODUCE

Three fleeces fine crossbred wool (unskirted) in grease, J. Monaghan 1; wheat, not less than 251bs W.F.C.A., Carterton, 1, G. H. Perry, Masterton, 2, F. Court, Waihakeke 3; sparrowbill oats, not less than 25tbs, Chamberlain and Son, Masterton, 1, G. H. Perry and Co., Masterton 2; black tartarian oats, not less than 251bs, Chamberlain and Son, Masterton, 1, W.F.C.A., Carterton, 2, G. H. Perry and Co., Masterton 3; white tartarian oats, not less than 2olbs, G. H. Perry and Co., Masterton, 1; dun oats, not less than 251bs. Chamberlain and Son, 1, W.F.C.A., Carterton, 2, G. H. Perry'and Co. 3, algeuian oats, not. less than 251.1>5, Chamberlain and Son 1, W.F.C.A., Carterton, 2, F. M. Reynolds, Clareville, 3; • roseberry oats, not less than 251bs, G. H. Perry and Co. 1, W.F.C.A., Carterton, 2, Chamberlain and Son 3; any other variety oats, to be named, not less than 2olbs, H. Rayner, junr., Parkvale (storm king) 1, Chamberlain and Son (black) 2, W.F.C.A. (Garten's abundance) 3; barley, not less than 251bs, W.F.C.A. 1, G. H. Perry 2; cape barley, not less than 25lbs, G. H. Perry and Co. 1. W.F.C.A. 2, Chamberlain and Son 3.

HOME INDUSTRIES

(Judge—Mrs Godber, Wellington.) Home-mads and home-baked bi'ead, Mrs J. A. Ordish 1 and 3, Mrs M. McLeunan 2, Mrs J. J. Chapman 3; !home-made and home-baked bread, made by girl under 17 years, Miss I). Humphries 1'; home-made and homebaked brown bread, Miss Warrington 1;. home-made and. home-baked currant bread, Miss Warrington 1; homemade oven scones, not less than six, Mrs P. A. Colo 1, Mrs J. J. Chapman 2, Miss 1. Bond 3; home-made girdle scones, Mrs C. Goodin 1, Miss L. Fisher 2; home-made oven scones, not less than six, made by girl under 17 years. Miss M. Dudson 1, Miss D. Humphries 2, Miss Elsie Sievers 3; fancy scones, not less than six, Mrs P. A: Cole 1, Miss D. Deller 2;. pikelets, not less than six, Mrs P. A. Col 1, Miss I. Sk'elley 2; ■■•jam tarts, not loss than six, Miss E. Eagle, junc, 1, Mrs C. Moro© 2; collection of cakes and pastry, not less than three of each variety, Mrs'H: McPhee I, Mrs Hr'McPhee 2; gingerbread cake, Mrs fO. Goodin 1, Mrs A. Lindop 2, Mrs/ E-;, Eagle, junr., 3; shortbread, Mrs E: Eagle>' junr/, 1, Mrs A. Lihdop ;2 : -, sponge sandwich', Mrs li. McPhee 1, Mrs J. Fisher 2, Miss M. Humphries 3; cream puffs, collection of six, Mrs J. Fisher 1, Mrs C. Goodin 2; cocoanut ice, Miss Maibel Bond 1, Mrs O. Goodin 2; collection of lollies, Mrs Haynes 1; best fruit cake, not iced, Mrs E. W. Allen 1. Mrs E. Eagle, junr., 2, Mr<3 J.\ Fisher 3; pound cake. Mrs C. Moore 1, Mrs C. Goodin 2; Madeira cake, Mrs E. W. Allen 1, Mrs C. Moore 2, Mrs A. Lindop 3; plum pudding. Mrs C. Goodin 1, Mrs' P. A. Cole 2, Miss Dudson 3.

COMPETITIONS

(Judges—Mr Ewan A. Campbell, Wanganiii; Mr. H. Giaisford, Oringi, H. 8.)

Walking match for horses (style arid pace), James Udy 1; trotting horse, ridden, (sty'© and carriage), W. D. Watson I, W. Redmond 2; trotting horse in harness (styTe, carriage and nace, 1 no racing sulky iallo\red), W. D Watson I, S. Liddington 2;' maiden leaping.match, Geo. McKay 1, Mrs W. Strang 2, H. Jensen 3; leaping match

for ponies, E. Ryan 1, A. J. Ashton 2, George Warrington 3; best bareback rider, Percy Tilson 1, Owen Cadwallader 2; live stock judging competition.,i, S. G. Morgan 1, A. E. Booth 2.

CATTLE.

PUREBRED SHORTHORN. (Judge, W. Taylor, Te Awamiitu). — Bull calived iprior to July 1, 1908, W. C. Buchanan 1 and c!ii., W. T. Williams 2, W. Howard Booth 3. Bail! calved since July 1, 1909, W. T. Williams. 1, W. Howard Booth 2. Bull calved since July 1, 1910, R. D. D. McLean 1, W. T. Williams 2 and 3. Cow, anyage, in calf or calf at foot, W. T. Williams 1 and 3, W. Howard Booth 2. Heifer calved since July 1, 1908, \v. T. Williams 1 and 2, W. C. Buchanan 3. Heifer calved since July 1, 1909, W. T. Williams 1 and eh., \\ r . Howard Booth 2. Heifer calved sinoe July 1, 1910, R. D. D. McLean 1, W. T. Wnliams 2 and 3. Pen of 2 heifers, calved since Julv 1, 1910, W. T. WiLliama 1 and 2, W. Howard Booth 3.

DAIRY CATTLE.

BOLSTEINIS. (Judge, Mr W. M. Barriball, Waiu,ku). —Bull calved prior to July. 1, 1908, W. I. Lovelock 1 and dr., Dalefield Syndicate 2, W. Remnants. Bull, calved : since July 1, 1910, Newton King 1 and 2, W. I Lovelock 3.. Cow, any age, in calf or calf at foot, W. $L Lovelock 1 and-oh., Newton King 2. heifer calved since July 1, 1908, W. O. Bayliss 1, W. I. Lovelock 2, Newton King 3. 'Heifer calved since July 1, 1909, Newton King 1, W. I. Lovelock 2. Heifer calved isince July 1, 1910, W. I. Lovelock 1 and 2, W. Remnant 3. Best herd of 1 ibull and 3 cows or heifers from any of the above classes, W. I. Lovelock 1, Newton 1 King 2. 'AYRSHIRE.— (Judge: Mr A. C. ' Gillies', Hampden).— Bull calved prior to July 1, 1908, Porirua Mental Hospital 1 and ch., J. Kyle 2 and reserve ch., Slack Bros. 3. Bull calved since July 1, 1908, Slack Bros. 1, J. Kyle 2, E. J. Aplin 3. Bull oalved, since July 1, 1909, David Buchanan 1, W. P. Harre 2, C. Morgan 3, o. Kyle v.h.c. Bull calved since July 1, 1910, Porirua Mental Hospital 1 .and 3, Slack Bros. 2, David Buchanan v.h.c. Cow, any age,' in calf or calf at foot, Tom H. Colpraan 1 and oh., David Buchanan 2, Slack Bros, v.h.c. Heifer calved since July 1, 1908, Porirua Mental Hospital I, J. Kyle 2, 0. Morgan o, David .Buchanan Heifer . calvtd j since July 1,, 1909, David? 'Buchanan ~ 1,, .Porirua Mental Hospital 2, Slack rßrpslS. Heifer, calved since -July 1, 1910, Porirua'Mental Hospital 1 and 3, 0. \ v.h.c. Pen of yearling heifers, I C. Morgan 1, Porirua Mental ; ospi- ! /tal 2, J. Kyle 3, David Buchanan v.h.c. Dry cow, Porirua Mental Hospital 1 and ch., C. Morgan 2 aridi 3, David Buchanan v.h.c. Best herd of 1 ibull and 3 cows- or heifers from any of the above cla&se., Porirua Mental iHosjpital 1, C. Morgan 2, David Buchanan 3. Bull calved prior to July 1, 1908, W. H. and A. Ei Booth 1 and ch. Bull calved) since July 1, 1908, Jos. Bdllington 1 and reserve ch., Bull calved since July 1, 1909, J. Standen 1. Bull calved, since July 1, 1910, E. (Eagle junr. 1 and 2, A. E. Booth 3. Cow any age, in calf or calf at foot, E. .Eagle junr. 1 and ch. and 2, A. E. Booth 3. Heifer calved- since July 1, 1908, E. Eagle junr. 1, W. H. Booth 2. Heifer calved since Julv 1. 1909, E. Eagle jr. 1, W. H. Booth 2 and 3. calved since u uly 1, 1910, E. Eagle jun. 1 and 3, A. E. Booth 2, vV. H. Booth v.h.c. Pen of two yearling heifers, jE. Eagle junr. 1. Best herd'of ,1 bull and 3 cows c-r heifers from any of the above classes, E. Eagle junr. I 1, W. H. Booth 2.

HORiSES

THOROUGHBREDS. Judges: Mr Ewen A. Campbell, Warigauui, and Mr H. (xaisford, Oringi.— Colt or gelding foaled since August Ist, 1909, C. McCullough 1; colt or gelding foaled since August 1, 1910, W. Corlett 1, Thos. Kennedy 2. Mure in foal or with, foal at foot, iW. Corlett 2. (Filly foaled since August 1, 1908, W. Corlett 1. . Filly foaled since Augu'sit. 1, 1909, G. foreman 1, W. Corlett 2, Blatchford Bros. .3. HACKS AND KARiNESS.— Hack mare in Jbal oi:,with foal ait foot: F. M. Reynolds I,'R. J: Dagg 2, W. C. .Deller 3. Mare bo&t calculated to breed* army remounts, T. S. Aivus 1, Colin Campbell 2, J. W. Murphy 3. Pony mare, 14.2 hands and under, in foal or with. foal.at ifoot, S. Liddington 1, Miss Eunice Matson 2. Hack filly Or gelding, foaled since August 1, 1909, R.. J..Chapman. 1. Tui Til son 2. Hack filly, colt 'or gelding foaled since August- 1, 1910, W. W. Bieknell J, O. H. Deller 2, Alf Day&h 3. FARMERS' CLASSES, Brood mare most suitable for a fanner, S. Liddington 1, H. Feast 2, Feast Bros. 3." Mare or gelding capable of drawing 15cwt.. F. Court 1. H. Rayner junr. 2, "W. A. lyke 3.