THE FIRST DAY

Waikato Argus, Volume I, Issue 50, 31 October 1896, Page 2

THE FIRST DAY

lii a gathering of this kind, when so much depcnd-i on the weather, the piospects on Thursday morning were not the most cheerful. The day broke with a strong westerly wind driving hcivy cloud's before it. At times the sun would break through for a few mirutcs and raise falsi* hopes, hut these hopes were dispelled by nooii, and during (lie afternoon rain fell almost constantly and the heavy cold wind made things uncomfortable for everybody. Notwithstanding the nnpropilious morning, there was a good attendance of the public, and as is customary the judging of the various classes, horses and sheep especially, was elose'y watched and criticised, the judges decisions, as was to be expee'ed. in many eases not meeting with unqualified approval. Owing to the arrival of stock by the morning train.', the yarding was not completed as early as was expected, but as soon as the stock we e cu the ground the class stewards, all of whom worked heartily all day, lost no time in arranging them, anil at II o'clock the judges commenced the'i work. The ariauaemollis, many slight improvements having been carried out since last year, were very complete, and throughout the day there was not the slightest hitch. Ihc various allicials and members of the executive conimit'ee had their duties apportioned to them, and well they carried them out. Mr Marl in Butler and his assisiant, Mr (leorge Dick'nson, were courteous in the discharge of their work, and we take this opportunity of thanking them and the class stewards for their assistance ill the performance of our work. Mr T. Huston, of the Royal Hotel, Hamilton, suppPed moisture fur the inner man, his b'otlri at the grand stand and near the cattle pens b- ing will patronised. Mr T. McKwin, of Auckland, catered for the luncheon for the stewards and also the public, and in both cases he gave the fullest satisfaction. Mr J. T. Home at the temperance booth supplied light refreshments. Among those present on the ground during the day, we noticed Messrs V W. Lang and J. \V. Kelly, M.fcl.R.s, and also Mr \V. 11. Hollies, who is a candidate for the Bay of Plenty electorate at the coming contest. The opportunity was taken by Mr Lang of meeting many of his old constituent?, and very general satisfaction was expressed ;:t his having a virtual walk over at the impendin!/ election. Mtssrs Grainger, \Y. Gardner, and other members, and Mr K. Hall, .Secretary of the Auckland Provincial Association, were also present. Having dealt with the .Show in a general way, we will now parliuila ise, and the lir. t we come to is lIOKSKS. Thoroughbreds figure lirst in the catalogue, and with the exception of the entire c'as", tin; entries are ccnlined to one. Waikalo has never been noted for its thoroughbreds, an'! from the stn.lll nie.i'Ure of support accorded this class ue think the Association would, lie just 1 lied in striking out -ill the divisions except stallions. Four stallions entered I lie ling, and all looked in good coudiron. List year's winner, Tasman, was on this occa«ion an absentee, an I tin li:st and champion award was made to Mr W. Taylor's chestnut, Lo.diinvar, who last year acted as runner-up. Malice wa< placed next, blld I'infiro thiol. The only other entiy in this s-cetion, Mess's McNieol llros.' dry mare Orphan, wjs dcciiicd woithy of the lirst. prize and champion certitie.it'-'. Carriage lior.-es next churned attcu'ii n, and it way parti-

cularly noteworthy that in the two classes for carriage pairs tliere was not a single entry. Mrs Brcwis has a special exhibit of her ponies, Gipsy and Tiilby, and they were adjudged as first. Buggy horse, 15 2 and over, attracted free entries, and the winner w as supplied by Mr J. G. Waul with a fine upstanding mare by Ingoniar. Of the nine entrants in the next class, for buggy horse under 1T).2, -Mr \V. K. drier's Uarold, who secured a first, prize last year, was the only absentee. After considerable competition the red riband was awarded to Mr R. Reynolds' Merry, who beat Mr (J. F. MeCll'lagh'a grey Qnennie (second), and Mr A. J. Storey's chestnut gelding (tlrrd). Mr F. Dlnsdale's biy, Ascetic, was adjudged as the best three-year-old adapted for ha ncss, in competition with two others. The special c'ass for the entiie adapted to get carnage hois-s brought the three pl>ecd hors s in the thoroughbred class in'o the ring and also Mr A. Austin's l'leasanton, the last securing the red riband, with Malice second and Lochinvar third. The valuable cup present! d by Mr H. Brett for buggy horse not over 151 hands, bed in the Auckland province, attracted keen competition. This prize was secured by Mr J. Dalgleish with Tom Hicks, a fine free mover. Roadster stal ions came next, and there were only two conipeti tors, the award being given iu favour of Plcasanton, who on the past two occasions has occupied the sime position. 'J'li re wire only time entries in the classes for mares in foal and dry rospetively, adapted to breed weight-carrying hacks, Mr John Fisher's Stella obtaining the first and Mr Chas. Hunter's the second award. The same number came into the ring for heavy weight-enrry'ng hacks, the prize being allotted to Mr K. H. Kelly's Playboy. The thirteen stone class attracted half-a-di zen, the red riband being atlixed to the Rotorangi Estate's Padd/. The ten stone eaw eleven in the r : ng, the award going to Mr W. H. Hume's Don, a nice ca\y horse, good in all his paces. A nice entry by Mr Robt. Fisher secure 1 the prize for weight carrying hack, three yeuisold, from eight competitors. Mr K. Mo rifon's bay Parika s cured the coveted position for two-year-olds. A nice lot of yearlings was exhibited, the prize falling to a youngster by Gipsy King, own.d unci bred by Mr John Fisher. The class for cob not over 14.2 only attracted two cntiics, anil the winner was found in Mr A. H. Sto-ey's bay gelding D.indy, who has secured this prize now on three consecutive occasions i l Waikato ; indeed he would be har.l to beat. The keenest competition so fur was in the next class, b ys' p:,ny under 14 hinds, when in, less than 14 tr.c d the judge, and they took i good deal of sorting at this gentleman's hands. Eventually the award male last year by Mr Baud in fa our of the Eversleys Ksta'cs Kelpo was continue 1, and the covetel honour was ted on his neck an id eons'derable app'ause. Mr Fdward Allen's Peter was placed next with Mr A. F. Sto'cy's Nutty, and Mr R. Reynolds' Bitterfly following. Mr Sun Lawson seemed the prizo for pony brood marc under 14 Inntls, with Mr Jas. Taylor's Nancy second. Mrs Brcwis had' two Shetland poires cxl.ib'ted iu tlrs class, but the Judge sail they should not be classed with the other exhibits, The c'ass for hunters is one that proves uttiac'ive to Waikato OWuc s, no doubt owing to tll<s great interest taken throughout the district iu hunting The prize was for the best hunter (ma-e or gelding) iO jump a bur He 3 t. din. ; general appearance, also style of j.imp : ng to be umi idered. fourteen came into the ring ut ibr these condiiicns, one - Playboy -being ridden by a la-iy. Exception was taken to the lady rieltti? in this eki s. but as it was the horse that was being judged and not the riding, no notice was tahcu of the objection. For our part we cannot sot why a lady should not be allowed to r'de a h'un'cr as well as a gentleman, and fail to see the reason for ilia obj ct'on. In this the lirst award fe'l to the horse r dden by the f iir itjuestricncc, and the riband was affixed tn : is neck anid rounds of applause. Ms AV. T. Thornton's F.dgot came next. Walking hicks being called, four entered the ling, and Mr W. 11. If nine secured the " ({oniric event " with Don. Mr W. F. Dixon's Xorah being second. The Cup g'ven by the late Cambridge Cavalry for Fl.e best weight-oat i vine luck, three-years-old, fell to Mr Robt Fisher, the winner in the open cla s for three, ye irolds again coming to the front here. Half-past five bavins' now arrived the judging was disc ntinued for the day. Taking up the judging yesterday morning, the first to enter the ring were the trotting horses, Tom Hicks aid BuldeiiUvh. The former, a nice free mover, took the Judge's eye, pud secured the riband. Girls' ponies then came on, the piize falling to a trety litt'o pony shown by Mr James Hume, and lidhn by his little daughter Kathleen. . 1 henext class to claim attention was that of child's pony, and in this there were line entrants, Mr James Hume securing the pr'ze. In lad cs' hacks, ]o hands and over, it was not unt'l after a onsiiu\ible time that the away was made, the re 1 riband being affixed on last year's winner's neck, Mr Jas. Taylor's Laddi", ridden by Mrs Fisher. In the same class under 15 hands, Mr Taylor's exhibit was again successfully, Kiwi securing the first position. There wa» keen competition in the Polo pony clas=, and it was only after the horses had been tried at a 'sharp gallop and tuin round a tree that the prize was awarded, the recipient. Icing Mr A. H. Storey's Dandy, a fine type of a e b. There was a large entry for the best mare or gelding (not to exceed three yoirs) suitable to'make a hunter, the prize going to a nice little bay by Philtre - Laverock, shown by Mrs McNicol. This was the last class among the hoses, the judging be'ng fin-shed just at half-past twelve. Notwithstanding the steady drain there h is been on the draught stock of the district to supply the for these horses in the goldfiolds districts, the entries ou thh occasion were above tha average, and as for quality, som u . of the exhibits wculd be haul to bcit anywhere. In the class for entires, any age, three stallions competed, and the overhauling they received at the hands of Mr Mitchell, showed the ih-rough manner in which he was disclnrging his du'i s. The winner of last year, Waverley, was not entered on this occasion, but the hoises which secured the other places wetc this time placed first and second respectively by the Judge. The otlur cutty, Cainpsie, was considered too I'ght. The three-yiar old entire cla.'s saw two come into the ring, the premier position being awarded to Mr W. Taylor's lietter Times, who occupied a timilar posit : on as a two year-old at the last show. Mr Mi'chcll formed a great opitron of the cilt and said that by next year he would be a horse that would take a lot of beating en any show ground in the colony. He also scjured the champion-hip'for the best entire, any age. A nice even lot of three-year old fillies and geldings were led into the ring and it took sonic, titiu to allot the premier position, which eventuilly fell to the New Zealand Land Association's Helen, with Mr K. Mor.ison's Punch, second, t'hunpioii honours were also accorded to the winner in this class, It was pointed out tint the practice of making gelding* and lilli-s compete iu the same c'ass is not a good one, the latter iu many instances being considerably more valuable than the animals with which they are iu compotitvon. This is a matter that recprrcs attention at the hands of the Association, and no doubt now tint it has been mentioned alteration will be made. Jn the two-year-olds they were divided into two classes, that for "colt or gelding being won by Mr K. Mm ris'Ki's Victor, while, the only entry in the filly class was awarded a first prize. The New /-.•aland Land Association secure 1 the prize for the yearling

colt or gelding with a bay' sired by Royal Conqueror, Mr \V. Taylor's Go'viic Maid being adjudged the best filly. In the next class, for a mare in foal or futvl at foot Mr \V. Taylor was unfortunate in not being able to show his mare Christina F. McCormick who has held winning honours for the past two years, but the mare only foaled on Tuesday and he did not care about bring-' ing hot away. . Tne prize was secured by the New Zealand Land Association's Violet, Mr Taylor's Jennie Dean being second. The prize for a dry marc fell to Mr T. N. Allright's Blossom. Only one pair of heavy draught mares was thown and their quality merited, first award. There were two entries of farm pairs and Mr Taylor's exhibit was successful. There was only one entry in each of the next three classes but their merits tally justified the premier awards being - made. Mr 11. Vicker's grey, Nelson secured the pr'ze for light spring cut horse. The MeNicol Memorial Cup for th's best heavy draught brood mare in foal or foal at foot was keenly competed tor, the entrants being four as good marcs as one could wisli to see. The award was eventually made in favour of Messrs MeNicol Bros', bay Kulc, and this gave general satisfaction. Special prizes were offered by Mr \V. Taylor for yearlings by General Fleming and Royal Conquoror. Mr J. Bautgh was first and Milt. Reynolds second for the General's stock, the New Z aland Land Association securing first and second for those sired by Conqueror. CATTLE. Numerically there is an improvement in the cattle exhibits while the high quality of the animals his been fully maintained. Our distiict has gained a reputation for its fat cattle and the ex hibi'.x this year in these classes fully maintain it, and can fairly claim to be a feature in the show. In a district which may be slid to be largely a dairy one the poor entry in the<e c'rffscs was freely commented upon. Speaking on this subj ct with a previous exhibitor in this branch, he said that be would never compete again as the cows were so upset by the excitement tint ic was fully a month before they returned to their normal milking stite ?ga : n. Commencing with tho Shor ho-ns, we here find the larget cti'ry, many of the animals shown last year again being yarded. The fine roan hull, Clydvale, showu by Mr \V. Taylor occupies the same position as last year with first and champion honours. The New Zealand 1 and Ai'.oeiation's entries, British K : ng and Summerton's Butttrfly, which last year were fir.-t and second as two-year olds follow Clydvalc b ing now ptacqd in the fame order. The two-year old class iig-iin fell to the Land Association, Mr Jas. Taylor bcinn second with a whi'e bull Ire I by his b:other. The New Zealand Land. Association take premier honours fin- the yearling bull with Mr \V. Tay'or second. Iu the class for cow or hei'er three years old or over we litid the two-year-old prize taker of last year the New Zealand Laud Association's Hose of Ormoud promoted to the premier position in this elas". The Company secure the leading places in the class for two-year-old heifers with the two animals placed fist and second respectively as yearlings last year, viz., Summer Queen and Princess Koyal, the former also being adjudged champion. The three awards for yearling heifers go to the Company. In the special class for the best bull any age, open to farmers who are not breeders of pedigree .shorthorns, Mr A. Ramsay's Gohfliuder occupies the leading position, Mr W. Taylor's white, who s cured second pr'zc in the two year-old, tiking the second h nonrs. In the Hereford c'ass with only two exhibitors, Mr R. Reynolds' and the Feucourt Estate, some line animals are yarded. The first places arc evenly divided, but the Championship for both classes fell to Mr Heyi olds. In the Angus class Mr William Aitken sweeps the board in the classes in which lie exhibits, taking both champ ouships. The remaining prizes fell to Mr R. Reynolds. Jerseys coming next, tic first and champion prize, for the best bull any age fell to Mr F. L. Wright's Magnet's By, last year's champion not even being commended. Mr R. Reynolds' first priz • yearling bull of last year, which was the only two-yr,»r-oM cxhi ited this year, was only deemed worthy of commendation. Sweet Pea ,"rd, Mr C. Day's imported cow, was placed first and champion for the host cow or heift r. Tl c one exhibit as a two-year-old heifer only succeeded in obtaining very lrgh commendation. The first prize for a yearling heifer went to Mr C. Diy's SAeet Tea sth, a ir'cc c.df from the champion cow. Ayrshires again arc a poor class, both numerically and in quality, and after awarding first and s cond prizes to Mr Seddon's bulls the judic only con.mended the two exhibits for huifirs. Wc said above the dairy exhibits were small, but (he animals themselves wee well up to the s'andard. In previous years in this c'ass there has always been a spec : al priz-. given by Messrs Reynolds and Co. for the best cow as shown by the Babcock tester This class is missing this year, but wc hope to see it reinstated in the next year's catalogue, as consMerable interest is always attached to this competition. Fat cattle arc a fine class, and the animals wore all yarded in the pink of condition. '1 here was only one exh-lit of a piiiv of i'.it oxen, but their merit Ci s rvrd the full award accorded. Mr John Fisher followed up his successes iu 1894 9-5 for the pair of fat steers three years old, by ag tin si carina the first place. The fat ox, any age. went to Mr J.J. Graham, who yarded an animal thnt it would be ha-d to beat, and the fat steer, three yents old, to Mir R. Reynolds. Mr W. Vesper's fat cow was awarded fir.-t, prize, mid the New Zealand Land A-s-iciulion si cured the same Award for the three-year-old heifer, both these animals being of considerable merit. A nice even pen secured for Mr Reynolds the leading place for five steers not exceeding SOOlb. iu weight. In other cattle Mr John F.sher, who his always been successful in this class secured two out of throe first prizes, llie other being jrained by Mr J. C. Allen, with Mr Fi-her second. SHEEP. Altli' u.'h in this division we find a slight falling off in the- uurabeis, the quality of the animals was, if po-sible, butt -r than on any previous occasion, all the animals being iu the best condition, and in some of the classes the competition was si keen that it was only with the greatest difficulty that the various animals could be separated. The Lincoln class had roJI entries, and the work of the judge whs not of a light description. Thiitoon comptted for the best ram, 18 months and owr, tlieiward bcinjj secured by a sheep showu by the Rotoransri Estate, and bred by Mir Tanner, of Hawke's Bay, Mr Barriball coming' second, and this gentleman's sheep were placed first and second iu fcLo m-xfc Ldass for rams under IS months. Mr Seddon's exhibit was placed fir-t as tho best ewe, 18 months and over, suckling' lamb, and a'so obt lined the championship. For the pen of three owes, any age, mckling limbs, Mr C. J. Storey was placed first, the New Zealand Land Association coming next. In the pen of three ewes under ISmonths, Mr 0. T. Uariibnll was sue cossful, with the Feucourt Estate second. Although beaten if. the single ram, Mr Seddon's exhibit was succes fill in the pi»n of five under IS months, and also in the pen of ten ews uuder IS month', the evenness of his fl ok being fully shown. In English Leicestois the two championships and all the first piizes with two exceptions fell to the New Zealani Lmd A'sociitim, the Matamata Estate securing the other two, and, with the Lind .Wociation, oil the other awards. The pr'zc for ram IS inon'hs and over in the Bomni-y Marsh class wc- t to Mr J. Barugh, his sheep also being tcconled chinijii -II h-'lioifs, which for the ewe fell to Mr W. S. Allen. In the other cliisEcs tho Evcviky Ks'utc and Mr W.

.S. Allen secured the leading po itions. The competition in fchroj shires was ocain keen, some good an'mals Icing exhibited. In the ram class, IS months and Captain E. J. Parker secured the first place, the rani being also declared champion. Last year's champion was only commended, Mr F. vV. Burnett obtaining the second and highly commended awards. As o 1 the last occasion, Mr C. Day was successful in the class for rams 18 months and under. In the ewe class Mes-ra Bxllard and Parker were equally successful, both scoring two firsts, the champion honours going to a ewe of Mr Millard's, in pi n 503. There were only three entries iu the halfnred chrs, all rams, the championship being obtained by the New Zealand Land Association, and the other first prize .by the Gorton Estate. Other sheep produced some five even entries, the prize for the twenty ewe hoggets going .to the New Z-ali:id Land Association, and for the twenty wether hoggets to the Maungateparu Ett'ate. In the fat class the competition was good, the quality •of the animals bc : ng all that could be desired. In the special classes the MeNicol Memorial Cup for five two-tooth unshorn wethers moot suitable for freezing and calculated to produce the best fleece fell to Mr James Anderson with a nice even entry.. This class w judged by po nts, 20 being allowed respectively for flee2e, early maturity and symmetry, and his entry secured 51 points out of the possible (if). The New Zealand Land Association were successful iu the p.n of live freezing sheep (two-tooth), and the prize for the pen of five wethers (any age) was secured by Mr C. J. Storey, who, obtained the maximum number of points, viz., '2O for mutton and 20 for wool. PIUS. The number of entries in the' pig classes has never been creditable, to the district. In past years there were usually some entries of white pigs, but till- year nothing but black Berkshire arc to the fore, and thes 1 ; few hi number ami competition has therefore .been limited. Great credit, however, is due to MrE. H. Ke'ly, of Papatoetoc, fer filling the breach. His exhibits were highly spoken of by th- judge and other competent critics affirmed that the sow and pigs which secured first prize would be hard to beat iu the colony. The prosecution of the dairy industry in Waik.ito must le id to a demand for young pigs anil breeding will again claim the attention of those engaged in. it. We are pleased to hear that Mr Kelly's cnt<.r----pris-j in attennhig the show at Claudelands has resulted satisfactory to himself in that he. has booked several orders for you.ig pigs for breeding purposes.IMPLEMENTS, MACHINERY, ETC. The exhibition of implements tiscd by farmers is on i of the most important in cuunect'nn with an Agricultural Show. It is by their means that satisfactory results arc arrived at. Successful agriculture in these days of keen competition necessitates the extcns : vo'and intelligent use of machinery. Tliat this fact is grasped by farmers is evid-need by the careful m inner in which they examine every unfamiliar cxhtrt and compare it with the machinery previously p'ace I at their disposal'by ingenious inventors The first st in J in the cata'oguc is that of

Messks Souter .\xr> Co.—This firm, who arc the agents for Messrs Sutton and Co., the great seedsmen of Reading, England, had Ml extensive exhibit of their seeds. They also had some exhibits of the artificial manures of Messrs Kemptliornc, Prosser and Co., which are so well-known in the Waik-ito that com- • incut upon them would bs superfluous. This firm a'so exhibi'cd a traction engine by Messrs Horn-by a:id Son*, which bid proved its efficiency by bunging a large load from Auckland at a much less cost than would have bicn the case by rail, consisting of loaded waggons and bugg'es. A doublc-bagucr chafl'eutter; by : Messrs Andrews and Heavan, with nw patent bag rings, attracted much attention, bci g worked by the traction engiu*, wlrch was urder steam. The McCormick's reaper and binder and ino-icr are in cdinmon use in the district, and require no description. They a-e made string, licht ar.d compact As agon's for Gee and I'ot'er, Messrs Souter exhibited some ve - y tine specimens -• of c?ach, cart and carriage building, consisting of 10 buggies an I sulkies, I! farm waggons, drays ant* spring carts. Tin's we 1 known firm irj notcil for the ex cilencc of tlie material they u c e, and this finish giv<n to th'c'r work. The norekies in the way of bril'as and waggon poles were care fully examined and favourab'y com - men ted upon. Three Champ : on grain drills were included in the colbcton, I hey being a spcoidity of the firm. Local farmers thought th-mi speci illy suited t-> the wants of ths district. The li tn strongly recomin- nils them. TII3 different s : zes of Beany's di-c Inrrows were en ex-ibili ):i, there are noted for ligl-.t draft. Tne sma'l siz-d disi was much adiirrctl for its adaptab : l-ty to orchard cultivation. The wiudmi 1 woi'k'ng a pump is now famil : ar to all visitors to Agiicultival Shows. Mes rs Soutjr have succeeded in securing an appliance at less CO3S than has yet been offered. A. Scott's stove with (ire alight den.o-trated how litte fuel.cooking ran be done with. Tlrs we commend to our 1 idy fnends. The firm bad also an exhibition of Planet Jr. and Ir n Age hoes, Peid and Grey's ploughs, patent 1 vcr harrows Messrs S >uter hid in all nearly i>o exhibits, and they are to be commended for their enterprise, and on having m lie th* record for number r,f exhibits by any firm on the Claudelands Show ereund.

Ivkid axd Okay (Mr T. Slade, agent). —Tnis firm had ;i gvjd an I representative collection of their manufactures on tlu ground. Their celebrated double plough, so many of which are in usi in the Waikato, was of course in evidence, and he'd in own in public opinion. They also exhibited a very useful sin.le furrow lever plough, with fitted seat. These ploughs aw much nseJ in ■ the South and on the E'S* Coast. The tirm only commenced to make them about two yens ago, so that they have hardy had time ns y t to be very g«wr»lly i>s?d. This no doubt will be the ca e in tir.ie. A gcod show of harrows was also includcd ill th : s list. They also had on show some Decrin.; harvest machinery, including a reader and binder fitted with roller and ball bearing.; and extension elevator. This maclrne is easily adjustable for working any length of grain. If. Iris nl*o titled to it a folding platform, which does away with the iieeess'ty for the usual travelling ttuck. The Deering mower is an ideal nnol.ine and was champion at tie World's show at Clrcago. It is fitted with rollers which help to make the draught very light. At Chieigo it registered a draught of 8541 b. when cutting a full "dr. swnrth. Mkssrs Cor.xixs and Atkin (Mr John Ferguson, Agent)—This old established and well known firm had six exhibits on the ground all suited to the requirements of country settlers. The turn-out seat buggy with brake is a veiy useful axil coiuf rtable vehicle, the Workmanship being titst -class. The single seated eoncord is just the vehicle to get allout the country in. The other exhibits were of the usual types and call for no comment at our It mis. Mit \V. Vast (Ngarnuvahia).— There «as only one exhibit on this stmd, a cart, something after the style of the London tax cart. It is very light and well finished. The whole of the work on this vehicle was done by the exhibitor ami reflects great credit upon him, and evidences that anyone who may entrust Mr Vant with an order can depend upon getting good honest work. Mkssks Ei.deh Bhothkiw. This firm exhibited four different deserip'ions of their New Zetland Clipper I'lotighs. They are unquestionably very serviceable implements, and arc sold at from £0 10s for the light description with land ami futiw «hceb to £S l<Ji for whit is

known as the Drnry gorsc and ti-tiec Root Cutter. They al.-o exhibit a fine get of zig z.ig harrows. The special exhibit of a pipe and iron gate was worth inspection. It was made from a design by Mr T. Motrin. Mkssrs Massey, Hakims ft Co., (Mr T. Davidgc, Agent).—There were no less than J) tlilFeicut machines, the make of this world - renowned firm, on. the Eround. So well nre all the'r machines known that it is quite superfluous at this stage of tleir existence to enter into details. A'l their work is noted for i's strength and Hgh'ncsi ami the adaptability of cacli niacin" c to the uses fowhich it is designe 1. They also had a traction engine on the ground which was used during the show to illustrate the working of the machines to w hicli s'eam power is applicable. Messrs Kempthornk, Prossek £ Co —There was a stand in which all th' manufactures of this firm app'icablo to agriculture were on exhibition, all of Which are well and favourably known to the farmers of this district. Th y had also samples of veterinary medicine", including gripe drench, Lincolnshire embrocation, Worm Powders (for horses), and Bot Fly remedy. 1 his firm's .business is growing in magnitude year by year, the result of alw. ys supplying the best article and o'.ie calculated to bring about the results claimed for it. The superphosphates supplied ly this firm are of three qualities, A. B. and C, tin; constitute! parts of each being advertised.

Mr Albert Fischer —This g. ntlcnian had on view one of his Simplex Cream Separators. These vary in price, from £IG 10s to £29 10s, with capacities of from 22 gallons to 60 gallons per hour. The machines"are in two pieces, and the great advantage of this, when compared with separators of other niak;s hiving numerous plates D obvious. In the first p'acc the machine can be cleaned much more easily and rapidly, and what' is a vital point, the liab lity to get nut of order is very remote.' The machine can be worked by a child, the power required being very little indeed. We were very pleased both with the appearance and working of this machine. It is very simple and there are only three places where it is neecsary to apply a lubricant.

Messrs "Walter A. Wood Co. Mr Thos. Slado, agent; Tin machinery turned out by this coropiriy is so wellknown that every practicil farmer is' acquainted with its qualifications. Thero was one machine, however, on the ground' which had not been previously shown in the colony, bavin? only been patented list year in America, their three apron open rear harvester and binder. This machine, we are informed, has given the greatest snti-faction. the great feature in this machine being' its extreme simplicity and consequent freedom from liability to get out of or.ler The Cyclone mo,ver of this firm is daily gaining favour, the gentletmn in chcrge of tin exhibits' informed us th t forty have been sold within .1 thort period in the Auckland disirict. Mr T. Slade, Hamilton.—Mr Sladc. h"» 1 on exhibition fivo vehicles entirely of his own manufacture, viz.—a doubleseated station buj,gy, a single-seated buggy, a dog cart, a buck board and a double-seated.buggy. The fir.-t three of these carriages are as regard- their bodies built of veiy highly polished wood,, and are very attractive in appearnnce, and what is of still more impoitunco, pood honrtt timber and work has hem put into them, so that they are likely to last buyers a very long period. These exhibits c'carly demonstrate that the most hypercritical as to the style and make of (he vehicles they use have, no reason to look further abroad than Hamilton East to secure what they want. .Mr J.'-E.-Hammond. —Mr Hammond is the Waikato ugent for Messrs Reynolds and Co., the well known bicycle manufacturers of Auckland, and had several of their machines on view. Included were two La'iieV World, oreLadies' Monarch, and for gentlemen one Geneva, one Ridge- Whitworth, and one Reynolds. These machines were all vciy highly finished, and tndxtlys all the latest patents. Anyone wanting a bicycle need not co further than Mr Hammond's shop in Hamilton to get vliat he wants. New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company.—This conn any had on exhibition a very ccn.p'etc col'ectiou of agricultural seeds and snmpl s (f various compounds u»cil by farmcis, including Cooper's Dip, S'tijet, Wodmarking Oil, Brooks' Weed-kill r, and a wool press. Messrs Park Bros., Hamilton.— This firm are the loci! agents of Messrs T. and S. Morrin, and exhibited 0:1 their behalf a very large number of machines and appliances for use in a f lining district. Included were spading harrows, a Climax disc (iii which the-notion of the horses alters the angle), and n new Model grain . drill. Th? evergreen Hoinsby's Mower was also in evidence. Although this machine has ben in use for some 2.5 y. ars, it is s'ill as popular as ever. The • Farmers' Favr.u ite Grain Drill, with turnip attachment, is a vcy useful machine. The whole of the workin!; geak" in this macl ine is encased, so that it is cot so likely to get out of order rs when expo ed to Jilt. It li-js u wide range of quantities. There wrre several ploughs on view, but none of them call tor particular notice, unless it be 'the Hillside Plough, which is a very ingenious machine for cttting over the ditiiculty of ploughing hilly land. THE SECOND DAY. During Thursday night the heavy westerly winds continued, but the clouds broke up and the tun rose in a clear sky, and the hopes of those interes'ed in the success of the show lose high. Wc arc glad to say that they had no cause to fall, the day continuing beautifully fine, although at times the breeze was a little fresh. Enticed out by the fine morning, spectators were wending their way to the snow grounds at an early hour, and the arrival of the train from Te Aiolia and Paeroa with a couple of hundred pissengcr.s was a good indication of low the Show was go : ng to be patronised. Throughout the morning Streams of pedestrians and others in buggies, carts, and conveyances of all kinds or on horseback continued to pour in, and with the arrival of the Auckland train with some IuCU people the ground wore an animated appearance. By about 2 p.m., ju-t lefore the jumping competitions took pl-ee, the attendance was perhaps at the highest, and at this time it is estimated that there were fully 5000 people present. The large enclosure in which the competitions were held Tras lined two and three and in tome places four do p, and tliere was a largo number on the grand stand, while many were busy moving about among the various exhibits. As we previously stated all that was icquircd to make the show a tuceefs was line weather, although the weathir for the first day was not good, yesterday was fine, and it cm be fairly claimed that the show in every ropect is a record one. The attendance whs certainly so, and the exhibits -were all of a class of which any district nvght be proud, and indeed the judges in almost all the classes expressed their surprise at the excellence of the stock yarded. This was especially pointed out with regard to the draught horses, Shorthorn and fat cattle, and Lincoln sheep. The fat cattle especially were a special feature of the Show, and throughout the day they attracted considerable attention. As on the previous d<y an excellent luncheon was p ovided by Mr M-Ewin. the large crowds being attended to with the greatest despatch. Mr Buxton st his bars and Mr J. T\ Home at the iefrcshment booth were Loth largely patronised. There were a number of si:!c shows on the ground, find they appeaii d to be visited by a good many. During the afternoon the playing of ihe llaii ilton Baud was greatly appreciated,

The guessing competition proceeded throughout the day, b.it of course the results are not yet known. During the morning the judging that had not been completed was cairied out, and after luncheon a start was made wi'h the parade of the horse stock, but this \ui' not so successful as on previous occasions owing mainly to the exhibits being undermanned ai.d Hie ddlieulty therefore of getting them into the ring. U hen the draught classes were in the ring ixpressions of admirati n co:ld be heard on a'l sides, experienced judges e'assin" it as one of the finest exhibitions they. liad ever seen Mr W. Taylor's three year-old entire ''Utter Tims" c:nie in for a special meed of prai e on all sides and s'me of the young s'ock atttaoted great attention. The parade ovir, a tt.irt was at once made W.tll the leaping matches, the first taken Icing a match, best hunting style, not less than 12st up, over fair hunting fences The mize for this event was a ve y h •ivlsome gold m :dal, presented b}'Mr Jack Gallagher, of the Metiop ditan Hotel, Auokand. The trophy was on view in the Secretary's office, and there was keen competition to become posses ed of it. No less than 14 horses competed, but they were toon weeded out, leaving only Playboy (ridden by Mr A.J. Storey), Dandy I) ck (ridden by Mr Brown), ami Fidget (ridden by Mr Thornton). All these weie fencing (•plendidly, and it was only after see :essive trials th .t the judge, was able to tcparate then, tlie trophy eventually falliilp to Mr W. Th mton'a Fidget, and we rami >t but rxpt'JfS our s itisfnction that the medal has b en kep'- i:i the district. Mr Gallagher i-i w 11 known as a promoter of sport of all kimls, and th s donation fn in Iriu for competition among those who f. How the hounds entitlo him t > the lb inks of nil who are in any way interested in the advancement of sport in our district.- The lidips compitition folic wed, Mrs E. 11. Kelly (Playboy) being pi iced first, Mi-s Walker (Fishti'boy) second, find Miss Sellars (Flayboy) thirl, thu\j being four other competitors. C .nsiderablc inti rest was taken in the boy's competitions, the j-oungsters in both o'asscs riding with gr.nt determination and pluck; The last competition ,vhs the high jump, and there were ten entries. The bar was put i.t about four fee", but with the fir.-t rise of s\x inches the weeding out commenced, and by the time sft. 2in. was reached there were only two ljft in; N.tivo, ridden bv Mrßielmrdson, and Muscatcl'e ridden by Miss L. Walker. Na'ivc did not get over with his first attempt, bat his second was Miccc-sful, while Miss Walker negotiated thcbnri't the fir t trial. The bar was then tisen 1 inch, bu". Native was not.cqml to the tisk, and alter his three tries retired, leaving Miss Walker alone on the tie'el. Her trial was awaitrd with great interest aid when the old horse with a wonderfully clever jump cleared the bar cheer upon ch-cr bur.-t from the crowd, only to be renewed when the' ribbon was tied on the fair rider's arm. This was the closing scene ot the show, and very soon everybody was unking a homeward move, all satisfied that the show of 1890 had been a great suec ss, and predicting even better things for the future. PRIZE SCHEDULE. HORSES. THOROUGHBREDS. Admissible in stud book. Ji;i>ie: Mr A'ex,. Higg\o. W.inginui. Stkw'arps': Mcssis -M If. Pickering. Duncan MeNicol, Kichaid Doib.l and W. H. Home. Champion medal, for the best entire, any age—W. T ylor's Lochiuva-, by Envoy —Vcllows-t' ne. Champion certificate, for the best mare or ti ly—MeNiCol Bros", brown Orphan, by The Painter—Miss N ttle, Tancrtil— Maggie, lied by D. Eraser. Best cnt ; re, llircexcirs and upwards. Four entries.—W. Taybr's L •chinva-, by Envoy—Yellowstone, 1 ; F-'ank Marshall's bay Malice, by Tin Datp' in— Bcss'-m r, by Mm-ket—All Steel, br« d by P. Bolton, 2 ; W. Tajloi's bay P.nfire, by Torp do —Yattoriin, 3. Mare, any age, d-y. One entry.— MoNicol. Bros.' brown Orphan, by The Painter—Mi« Nettie, by Tanered Maggie, bred by 1). Eraser, 1. CARIUAGE HOUSES. Judge am> Stkwabus: Same as in Thon.ughlieds. Pair o r Baggy Horses (ir.are.3 or ge'dings). under 15 hands 2 inches ; to. be rhivui in hatnos— Special Exhib't : Mrs Brewis' browns Gipsy and Tri'by, (by Jumbo— Gps\). G'p3y, aged, bred by das. GiLc, Meinour: e; Trilby, syrs., by W. .Johnson, Melbourne 1. Bugiy Horse (mare or gelding), 15 hands 2 inches and over ; to bu diivcil in ha-lies'. Thite cntic3. J. G Ward's ch Kite, -tyrs., by lugoinar, bred by Ceo. B oth, 1 ; A. S. Biohrrd's ch Dusky, by Nat-.tor, 2; R >to angi E-t-iie.'s b g Paddy, 7 yr*., by lugon.iar Fumy, bred by Rotorangi Instate, h.e. Bilf/gy Horse (mare or gelding), under 15 hands 2 inches ; to be driven in harross. Second prze, barometer, value 33*, given l>y A. Yates and Co. Nine entries.—B. Reynolds' bay, Mciry, by Menylegs, bred by J. 11. Scott, 1 ; G l-\ MoCnllagh's grey, Quecnie, by Fuvc —Young Performer, bred by Matamata Estate, 2; A. J. Storey's chestnut golding, aged, by Anteros, bred by P. Corcoia >, 3. Trotting horse (mare or gelding), to be driven in harness, sp ed. ae'ion and appearance to be considered.—.l. Dal glish's bay IV in ]Ticks, 7 years, by Maskapc. r -Manse, bred by J. T. Heks, 1 ; J. Allwcll's grey Ba'derdash, 4 years, by Balderdash —Fan Nolle, bred by exhibitor, 2. Three - year - old filly or geld in?, adapted for harness, 'i luce c.itrics. — Thomas Hinsdale's bay, Ascetic, by Mountaineer—Lydia, I red by exhibitor, 1 ; J. 11. Scott's bay, foaled December, 1803, by .Mountaineer—Pet ; Ben Athol —Nellie, 2. SPECIAL CLASSES. Entire, any age, adapted to get carriage horses. Four entries.—Andrew Austin's dark bay Pleasant on, 7 years, by Elector (2170)-Belle Robins; Tarns-con-Black Bess, 1 ; Frank Marshall's bay, Ma'iee, fo.led October, 1892, by The Dauphin— Bessemer ; Musket—All Steel, bred by P. Bolton, 2; W. Taylor's chestnut, Lochinvar, by Envoy—Yellows one, Itcil by A. S. Wilson, 3. Buggy horse (mare or gelding), not over 15', hands ; to be driven in harness, bred in the Auckland Province. Silver cup, value Li! "is, given by Mr H. Brett. Twelve entries.—J. Dalgleish's bay, Tom Hicks, 7 years, by Muskapecr Maud, bird by J. T. Hicks". 1. KOADSTKHS. Jcdce an:) Stewak&s : Same at in Thoroughbreds. Roadster or hackney stallion, any age. 1 wo <ntiiC3. Andrew Austin's dark lay 1 leasanton, 7 years, by Elector (2170*—Pelle Kobins ; Tarascon -Black Bess, 1 ; B. Reynolds' blk h Merryle«s 2nd, (i years, by Merry legs—Laverock, bred by late J. MeNicol, 2. Mire in foa', or with foal at foot, tula] ted to bro il wiight-carryicg hacks. Thnc entries'. — John Fisher's clustnut, Stella, by L( o'inus—Kate ; by Meny le;s, bred by exhibitor, 1 ; G. A. ]luiilwi od's grey, 2. Diymuc. adapted to breed weight* carrying hacks. Three entries.—Chas. Hunters brown, Buttercup, by The. Paiute.— Wanganui mare, 1 : W. IL Doug as' lirown, Reckless, by Day Dawn, 1 red in 'Wanganui. 2 : Thoi as Dinsdale's bay, Ivytlia, by Merry legs —Fidget, bred by lute W. L. Martyn, 3. Heavy weight-carrying hack, any agj. Three eii trie a.— E. 11. Kelly's grey Playboy, by Puii i, 1 : W. H. Wright's N w Chuin, 2 ; A. H. Storey's eh m 1 orccn, 4yrs , by Musluipecr Kate, b ed by J. 15. Teasdale, 3. 'Weight-tan ying hack, any age, up to

I.lst. First prize, saddle, value £3, given by L. D. Nathan an 1 Co. ; s-cond priz ', value £2 2s. given by John Bui lis and Co. !mx enrics. -Rotorangi Estate's b g Paddy. 7yrs., by logomar—Fanny, bred by I'xhim'or. I ; K. iMo rison's biy, Crescent, foi'Ml Oct. 21. 1893. I y Gipsy King —Dot ; grmildain Gilnn >. bred bv exhibitor, 2 ; I. W. Wcath ril '., bay, Cap'.or, 4yrs., by Capipie - I'on-rc, bte I by exhi'-'itor, h.e. ' Weight-cairying hick, up to Kht. Highly common led, tci, v.lua P2» li', given'by H. B. Morton and Co. Twelve entries.—W. 11. Hume's hr colt Do', lyrs , by Can a p c—Bonn >. bred by Jas. Hume, 1 '; H. Bull ek-Webst.-i's .-li Ka'ser, Tyrs., 2 ; W. F. Pixon's dk l.r Norah, syrs., bv N I'ator—Kingfisher mare, bred by R 13uik», 3. Weijit-LMiryiiig back, 3 yens old. Nine entries. KoU. Fisher's bay, Roy, 3yrs., by Cap a-p'e Ann ic, hied by exhibitor, 1 ; Fr.shlicld Esta'e's brown, 3yrs., by The Clown—Gipsy ; Patriarch bred by exhibitor, 2 ; James Giu-e's ch gS ndy, foiled Oct., 1593, by Paldc(lash Kiwi by Feve, bred by cxhibior, 3 ; H. Weal's b g Ham Steele, by Cap aI ic—Ake Akc marc, bred by S. St< 01-, h.e. Two-year old cr.lt, g.ddi g, or filly, foaled since August I, 1891. Three entries.' —K. Morrison's bay, Piuiker, foaled Oct. 15. ISIH, by Pinfi c—D.-t ; Torped—Fanny Fisher, bred by exhibitor, I ; Mrs E. F. MeNicol's bay colt, by P nli e—l.-ivero k ; Merylcgs— En he's, 2 ; J. H. Scott's bay, foale 1 Nov. 27, 1891, by Mountaineer—Star ; Fancy, 3. One-year-old cedt. gilding, or filly, f, ftl.il since Au-ust 1, 189"). Eight entries —Jo'in Fi-hcr's black, by (Spy King—Kate ; Mirrylegs, bred by cxhibito-, 1 ; A. AV. Cane's lay, Ruby, foaled Nov. 3, 1595, by Gipsy King Ruby, bred by exhibitor, 2 ; A. Williamson's chestnut, T.ilby, lyr, by Balderdash -Speck, bred by exhibitor, 3 ; K. Merrison's bay, Lottie, foaled Oct. 9, 1895, by Moiint linecr—Dot, bred by exhibitor, h.e. Girl's pony, not over It hands, to be ridden by girls not e.vcr II years. First prize, value L'l Is, given by Smith ami Canghcy, ami £l. Five entries.—Jas. Hume's che.tir.it, Nuttic, 9 years, b\ Nutmeg—Topsy, bred by exhibitor, 1 ; XV. 11. Wright's Leandcr, 2; R, R yliohl's. bay, Kaimai, 3. Cob, not over 14 hinds 2 inches ; to be shown in saddle. Two entries.—A. H. Storey's b g Dandy, aged, by Patcheni Chcssie, by Menylegs bro I by C. J. Storey, 1 ; 11. Bulloek-We'-ster's brown, Dorcen, 5 yrs., by Maroro, 2. Boy's pony, 14 hands and under, to be ridden by I oys not over 14 years old. Second piize, value CI Is, given by J. Wiseman, ill. SrMis, and 10s. Fourtec i entries. —Evoslcv Estate's bay. Kelpie, bred by latcC. Gould, 1 ; Edwa'd Allen's buy, Peter, by Young Nutmeg, 2 ; R. Reyndds' chestnut, Butterfly, h.e. : A. 11. Storey's ch in Nutty, aged, by Nutmeg, bred by Jas. Hume, c. Child's pony, not over 12', hands, to bo ridden by boy or girl not over 12 years old. Six entries.—James Hume's chestnut, Topsy, 3 years, dam Nutty, bred by exhibitor, 2 ; Thomas Wilson's black, Jewel, 3 years, bred by Colonel Dawson, 2 ; Freddie Hunter's bay, Topsy, 4 yen's, bred by H. O, Nolan, 3. Tony brood mare, 14 hinds and under. Four entries.—Sam Lawson's, 1 ; Jas. Taylor's brown, Nancy, by Derby, 2 ; Mrs Brewis' brown, Trilby, by Jumbo— Gipsy, bred by Mr Johnson, Melbourne, 3. SPECIAL CLASSES. Hunter (mare or gelding) ; to jump hurdle 3ft. Gin. ; general appearance, also style of jumping to ba considered. Fourteen entries. E." H. Ke ly's grey, Playboy, by Puriri, 1 ; Mrs W. T. Thornton's brown, Fidget, by Ingomar, bred by lite J. P. Thomson, 2; W. Thornton's bay, Dandy Dick, by Ijgomar —Reckless, bred by W. M. Douglas, h.e. WalUi-g Hack ; p"ce, s'yle and ae'ion to be consider, d. Five entries—W. H. Hume's br colt Don, -tyrs., by Capa-pie Donna, bred by Jas. Hume, 1 ; W. F. Dixuii's da'k brown Norah, syf., by Natator—Kingfisher mare, bred by B. Burke, 2 ; A. J. Storey's br g Libeller, by Cap n pie, 3. Weight-carrying Hack, 3 years ol', bred in WaiVito. ('up, value £5, given by the late Cambridge Cava'ry. Twelve entries. Robt. Fish r's bay Roy, 3yrs., by C'p-a pie —Auntie, bred by exhibitor, 1. Lady's hack,lf) hands and ovi r. Second prize, valued i'l Is, givi n by J. Tonson Garlick and 10j cash. Seven en'ries.— Jas. Tayloi's bay, laldie, aged, by Knottiilgly—Dolly Varden, bred by E. B. Walker, 1 ; ' W. F. Dixo .'* dark brown, Norah, syrs., by Na'ator —KingIHier mr.re, bred by B. Burke, 2 ; T. W. AVe-itlicrill's brown, Fisberboy, by Kingfisher—Prime Doan.a, bred by 'J'. Pond, 3. Lady's back, uud"r 15 hands. 'I bird prize, value €1 Is, given by Wilson, McCullagh an I Co. Five rntri's. Jamss Taylor's bay, Kiwi, 4yrs., by C>pap'c -Prima Donna, bred by ex li hi to", I ; A. J. Storey's br g Libeller, by Cap a pie, 2; 11. Reyno'd.-,' biy. Mc ry, by Ale.ryleps, bred'l y J. 11. S ott. 3. Pedo pony, not exceeding 14 hands, capable of c.rryng from lOst to 12st 21b. Eight entries.—A. 11. Storey's b g Dandy, aged, by Patcheni Chessie, bred by (J. J. Storey, 1 ; Sam. Lawson's bay, Musk, 4 years, by Ingomar, bred by (L A. Runciinail, 2; M. (I. Farrer's brown, Acme, (i years, by The Clown, .'!. Mare or go'ding, age irit to exceed 3 years, suitable! to make a hun'er, up to 13st ; open to farmers who lave no obj>'ct : on to the Hunt (Tub hunting over their farms. First priz ■, £2 2s ; second piizc, t'l Is, given by the nicinhers of the Hunt Club. Nine entri's. Mrs E. F. McNi.ol's bay, by Pinefire —Liveroek ; Menylegs—Duchess, 1 ; IT. Weil's b g Sam Steele, by Cap-a-pie—Ako Ake mare, brrd by S. Steele, 2. IIItAUGIITS. Jt;OGE : Mr J. I). Mitchell, Mamiia. Stkwakus : Messrs Robt. Fisher and J. S. Fisher. Champion Medal : Best entile (any age) W. Taylor's Better Times, 2 years 10 mouths, by Hard Times—Jennie, bred by J. Mitchell, Oamaru. Champion Certificate: Best mare or filly—New Zealand Land Association's bay, Helen, foaled Nov. 18, 1893, by Hard Times— Violet; 'Prince HenryHelen McGregor, bred by New Zealand Land Association. Heavy draught entire, any age. Three entries.- W. Taylor's R> yal Conqueror, (i yea's, by Crown Prince—Farmer's Fancy, bred by Thomas Mce, Oamaru, 1 ; W. Taylor's King eif the Ring, aged, by Athelstane—Emcra'd, bred by lion. Holmes, Oamaru, 2. Heavy draught entire, foaled since August Ist, 189.'!, 3 years old. Two entries.— W. Taylor's Rotter Times, 2 years 10 months, by Hard Times Jennie, bred by J. Mitchell, Oamaru, 1 ; New Zealand Laud Associat'on's b.y, Lord McGregor, foaled October 20th, 1893, by Lord Salisbury—Queen, Lrrd Haddo—Maggie, bred by New Zealand Land Association, 2. Heavy draught filly or gelding, foaled since August Ist, 1893, 3 years obi. Second prze, one set. 3-horse swingletrees, given by -Rcid and Cray. Six ei.tries.—New Zealand Laud Association's hav, Helen, foaled November 18th, 1893, by Hard Times-Vio'et, Prince Henry —Helen McGregor, bred by New Zealand Land Association, 1 ; K. Morr'son's chestnut, Punch, foa'ed Septcmbi r, 1893, by General Fleming—Kate, Prince Arthur, bred by exhibitor, 2. Heavy draught cedt or gelding, foaled since August Ist, 1891, 2 years old. Five entries. K. Mori ison's lay, Victor, foaled October 23rd, 1894, oy Royal Conqueror—Kate, Piinee Arthur, lied by exhibitor, 1 ; James Po'ter's chestnut, Sandy McGregor, foaled October 13th, 1894, by Never -Mind-llim Venus, Blair Athol, bred by exhibitor, 2. Heavy draught FiHy, foaled ui:e- An-

gust 1, 1894, 2 years old. One entry.— Williamson Pros', bay, foalcel October, 1894, by Royal Conqueror Cherry bred by exhibitor--, 1. Heavy draught colt or gelding, foiled silica August 1, 1895, 1 year old. Five oitries.—New Zealand Land Associali n's bay, Nugget, foaled November, 1895. by Royal Cm qnerer— Violet ; Prin e Henry —Helen McGregor, bred by exhibitor, 1 ; R. Reynolds' brown, General, by General Fleming—Diamond, bred by exhibit"!', 2. Heavy draught filly, foiled since August 1, 1895, 1 year old. Five entries. W. Tay'or's bay, Gewt'ic Maid, by General Fleming —Lass o' Gowric, bred by exhibitor, 1 ; Joseph Barugh's chestnut, Jewel, by General Fleming—Jewel, bred by exhibitor, 2 ; W. Taylor's bay, Miss Dean by F.0y.1 V, nqiieror—Jeanic Dean, bred bv ( xhibitor, h.e. Heavy (li'.iiight mare, anj age, in foal or foal at foot. Seven entries— New Zealand Land Associat'on's bay, Violet, foaled 1889, by Prince Henry—Helen McGregor ; Glen Roy—Princess of Wal s, Ired by Pan McGregor, 1 ; W. Taylor's brown, Jeante Dean?, by Clansman, bred by J. Shan 1,2. Heavy dr tight mare, any age, dry. Three entries.—T. N. Allright's black Blossom, by Cashier—Darling; Ranker; Prince Charlie (imp.), bred by B. Cockburn, 1. Heavy draught geld'ng, any age. One entry.—No exhibit. Pair of Heavy Draught Mares, or Geldings, one owner. One cntiy. —W. Taylor's bays, Lass o' Cowrie and General. Lass o' Gowiie, 5 years, by R'. nfrew Jock ; General, 1 yis., by General Fleming—Gipsy, 1. Pair of Farm Mares, < r Geldings, one owner. Second Prze, £1 Is, given by J. Hall, Otahuhu. Two entries.—W. Taylor's brown and bay, Jewel 111. and Gem. Jewel 111., by Glengyle, bred by R. Chowtcrs ; Gem, by Rose.bery, bred by New Zealand Stud Co., 1. New Zealand Land Association's ch a-el h, J ick and Harney, foaled 1890, by Lothair, bred by exhibitor, 2. Pair Farm Marcs, or Gelding?, one owner. Open to fanners occupying not more th.ui 500 acres of land ; the stock shown to be the bona fide prcpirty of exhibitor for not than three months picvioits to date of show. One entry.— C. (1. S. Day's lieht breiwn and dark bay, Blo:Son; and Roc, 5 an 1 7 years, by Ren I onr;iid and Lnwden Tain Rloss, bred by exhibitor, 1. Team of Three Farm Marcs, or Geldings, one owner. Opeu to farmers occupying not more than 500 acrej < f 1 vnd ; the stock shown to have been the bona lide property of exhibitor for not less than three months previous to date of show. Two entries. —J and J. I'rimrose's 3 geldings, bred by exhibitors, I. Heavy Springeart H rse (inaic or gelding), to be driven in harness. One entry. - H. Vieker's roan, Duke, 9 years, by Rla'r Athol, bred by exhibitor, 1. Light springeart In rse (mare or gelding), to be driven in harness. Three entries.- II Vieker's grey, Nelson, 9yr.-\, bicil by exhibitor, 1. SPECIAL CLASSES. Tin MeNicol Memorial Cup, value .£5 ss—For the best, heavy draught brood mare, in foal, or feial at foot, bred in the Auckland Province. Four entries.— MeNicol Bros.' bay, Kate, by Duke of Albany Blossom ; Wallace Ruby, bred by exhibitors, 1. Rest yearl ng c.ilt, gelding or filly, sired by General Fleiring, First prize, t'2 2s ; second prize, A'l Is ; both given by Mr Win. Taylor. Three entries.— Joeph Barugh's chestnut, Jewel, by General Fleming—.level, bred by exhibitor, 1 ; R. Reynolds' brown, General, by General Fleming—Dianoud, bred by exh bitor, 2, list yearling colt, geldins.', or fi lj, sired by Royal Conqueror. First priz •, X'2 2s ; second prize. CI Is; both given by Mr Wm. Taylor. Three entries.— New Zealand Laud Association's bay, Nugget, by Rojiel Conqueror—Violet ; Prince Harry-Helen McGregor, bred by New Zealand Lind Association, 1 ; Now Zea'and Land Association's lay, P. 11, by Rival Conqueror Gipsy ; Young Prince Charlie —■ Loch Fergus mare, bred by New Zealand Laud Associati n, 2. I.KAPIXn MATCHES. Judces; Messrs Alex. Higeie and J. D. Mitchell. Stkvaihis : Same as in Theiroaghbreds. Be.-t lady rider, over three jumps 3ft. Gin. high ; three trials allowed. First prize, Lt Is, given by the bachelors of Waikato, and special prize presented by W. S. Jones saddler, Auckland, any goods to ba sehct.-d by the winner, value !0s Gd, or can be used as part payment of a larger purchase ; second prize, L 3 3s, given by bachelors e>f Waikuto ; third prize, given by 11. 11. Ilowden, value L'2 'is Seven entries.—Mrs E. 11. Kelly (Playboy) 1 ; Mi-s Walker (Fisherboy). ■2 ; Miss Sellers (Playboy), 3. Leaping match—best hunting style, not less than 12st. up; over fair hunting fences. First prize, gold medal, value C2 2s, givoil by " Jack " Gallagher. Fourteen entries.—Mrs W. ThoraUn's brm Fidget ('idelen by Mr W. Thornton), 1. L'jaj.inir match for boys (amateurs) not over 1-1 years ; over three jumps lifr. Gin. high ; tliree trials allowed ; panics not to be over 11 bauds; best bunting style. First J riz", violin, bow and eise. value ,1':! 2s, given by Holl'inan and Sous, and lO* cash. Six entries.—Master D.laucy, 1 ; Master Webster, 2. Leaping niate.h for boys (amateurs) not over J'J years ; over three jumps :'ft. high; three I rids allowol ; ponies not to bo over 11 hands; best lm-ding style —Mister Webster, 1 ; Master Kay, '_'. Leaping nia'ch, not less than list up. Prize of ,C2 for the horse which clears the? highest ba-, not less than -Ift fiom the ground. Three trials allowed for each rise ed the bar. Second prize, £1 ; third. 10'. Pen entries.— Ml T. AV'alke.i's Muscatellc (ridden by Miss L. Walker), sft 4in, I ; Mr Richardsou's Native (idden by owner), 2 ; Mr Rank's Neck or Nothing (ridden by Mr Cair), .'!. CATTLE. SHOItTItORXS. JiMiiiK : Mr Jeihn Winks, Nornianby. Sti-.w.mids : Mes I'S A. W. G.llie and W. J. Hunter. Champion medal for the best bull (any age)—W. Taylor's roan C ydvalo, by Duke of Omcida —Natalie, Earl of Rrunswick, bred by N Z. and A. Laud Coy. Champion celtilicato for the best cow or heifer—N.Z. Land Association's rean Summer Queen, calved September 2Mb, 1891, by The Duke—Snowdrop, Cadmus —Moss Rose, bred by exhibitor. Bull, 3 years old or over. Four entries.—W. Taylor's roan, Clydvale, by Duke of Omeida—Natalie ; Earl of Brunswick, bred by New Zealand and Australian Land Company, 1 ; New Zealand Land Association's roan, British King, calved November sth, 1893, by Sumnicrton's Florist Sissic ; Cadmus— Idalia, bred by exhibitor, 2 ; New Zealand Land Association's roan, Summerton's Butterfly, calved November 27th, 1893, by Snmmeiton's Florist—Civ nation 2nd ; Cadmus—Carnation Ist, bled by exhibitor, c. Bull, calved since August Ist, 1891, 2 years old. Two entries.—Nctv Zealand Laud Association's red, Russell's Flora 4th, ealvc.l July Kith, 1895, by Lord Russell 9th —Flower of Brunswick 10th ; Viscount—Flower of Brunswick Bth, bred by John Deans, 1 ; James Taylor's white, calved August 11th, 1891, by Robin—Cueiton, brcel by \V. Taylor, ""Bull, calved since August Ist, 1595, 1 year old. Seven entries.—New Zealand Land Association's white, Samson, calved Deee liber lith, 1895, by The DukeMabel; Cadmus --Countess of Bridgwater, bred by exhibitor, I ; \V. Taylor's roan, Auctioneer, 8 mouths, calved February 21st, 189l>, by Auction—Princess James, bred by exhibitor, 2 ; Rotorangi Estate's roan, Duke of Kent, oulvcd August 28lh, 1595, by Roan Kiby lU7' ; ; Hardy Noisctnau— Duchess of

Leinstcr, bred by Archdeacon Williams, h.e. Cow or heifer, 3 years obi or over. Six entries. —New Zealand Land Association's ro n, Hose of Orii ond, calved October 28th, 189.1. by '1 he fDnke— Marion; Darlington-—File n, I tvd by ■ •xhil iter I ; W. Tayl r's red, calved November, I.s9i, I v I ri ee Frederick 2nd (800)—Winsome Duke (7t»7), bred by Mr Rathbone, Napier, 2; New Zealand Land Association's roan, Fan-jy. calved November 2(!lh. 1891. by Major—Larkspur ; Duke of Kiby 2nd, hied by exhibitor, h.e. Defer, calved since August lst,lS9f, 2 ycirs old. Four entries.—New Zealand Land Assoc ation's roan, Summer Queen, calved September 28th. 1891, by The Duke—Snowdrop ; Cadmus—Moss Rose, bred by cxhibior, 1 ; New Zealand Land Association's roan, Princess Royal, calved September 30 h, 1891, by Jhe Duke— Snow Hake ; Cailinus Princess, bred by exhibitor, 2. Heifer, calved since Augu t Ist, 1895, I year old. Three en trie's.—New Zealand Land Association's roan, Queen, calved December 15th, 1895, by The Di'.kc—Lettic ; Cadmus—Lady Fiction, bred by exhibitor, 1 ; New Zealand Land As3o i ition's roan, Beatrice, calved October 25th, 1595, by The DukeViolet; Darlington—ldalia, bred by exhibitor, 2 ; New Zealand Land Association's red, Countess, calvoil November Kith, 1895, by The Duke- Redrose ; Cadmus—Countess of Bridgwater, bred by exhibitor, h.e. SPECIAL CLASS. Best Shorthorn bull (any age), open to farmers who are not breeders of pedigree Shorthorns. First prize, ,L'3 3s, given by the New Zealand Land Association ; second prize, 1A guineas, given by Mr JohnCorelon. Six entries. —A. R unsay's roan, Gold finder, 4 years, bred by New Zealand Land Association, 1 : James Taylor's white, calveel August 11, 1891, by' Robin—Cucrtjti, bred' by W. Taylor, 2. HEItEFOItnS. Jri.ci: and Stewaurs : Same as in Shorthon s. Champion Medal : Best bull (any ago! —R. Reynolds' Sir Every, calved Sept., 1894, by Lord Lovcll—Violet, bred by exhibitor. Champion Certificate : Rest ceiw or heifer. —R. Reynolds', bred by exhibitor Bull, 3 years old. One entry.—R. Reynolds', "calved Oct., 1893, bred by exhibitor, 1. Bull, calved since August 1, 1894.;t\v0 years old. One entry—-R. Reynolds' Sir Every (pedigree given in champion class), 1. Mull, calved since August 1, 1895, one year old. Two entries. —Feticottrt Estate's, by Duke, out of imported cow, bred by exhibitor, 1 : Felicourt Estate's, by Duke, out of imported cow, bieel by exhibitor, 2. Cow, or heifer, tliree years old or over. Five entries. —R. Reynolds', bred by exhibitor, 1 ; R. Reynolds', bred by exhibitor, 2. Heifer, calved since August 1, 1894, two years old. Three entries. --Fencourt Estate's, 2 years, by Nugget, bred by exhibitor, 1 ; R. Reynolds', calved June, 1895 (Hi months old), bred by exhibitor, 2. .Heifer, calved since August 1, 1895, one year old. Three entries.—Fencourt Estate's, by Duke, bred by exhibitor, 1 ; R. Reynolds', calved September, 1595, bred by exhibitor, 2. A.N U US. Jt"ix;E and Stkwauds : Same as in Shorthorns. Champion Certificate: Rest Cow or Heifer.--William Aitken's, black, Vista, calved October 13, 1887. by Solomon I. (■2:<49)—Victoria (TH), Blackleg (OS) Gipsy (59), bred by N.Z. and A. L. Co. Tlie MeNicol .Memorial Cup, value £5 5s : Rest bull (any age), eligible for the Stud Rook. Five' entries. —William Aitken's, black, Famous (35(>), (5 years, calved blth September, 1890, by Solomon 11. (No. 21) Flora (OS), Robin Hood (!M«)— Lily (IS), bred by N.Z. and A. Land Co., 1 ; Rotorangi Estate's, black. Artaxi rx'es, 4 years, by James of Kill are Aggie (N.Z.H.8.), Waterside Eric (2397)'--No. 1 Sunbeam (1 -~>T), bred by X.Z. and A. band Company, '.': .lame; G rice's, black, Tawhiao (193), calved August 18th, 1894, by Salesman (82)May of Killare (411) ; Jamie of Eilliue (147)-MayUowcr (112), bred by S. Law son, h.e. Rest bu'l, tliree years old or ovo". Time ciitri;s. -Willan Aitk"ii's blacli, Famous (35(5), Gyrs, calved U'h S-pt., 1890, by Solomon IL (No. 21)—Flora (OS). Robin Hood (910) -Lily (48), b;cd by N.Z. ami A. Land Co . 1 ; B.toraugi Esta'e's black, Artax-rxes, 4yrs, by James of K'llare-Aggb; (N.ZHB.), Waterside Eric—No. 1 Suubeim, bred by N.Z. Land Co., 2. Bull, i! «lvcd sinvo August. 1, IS9I, two yi ars o'd. Two ciitr'c.-.—Wm. Aitken's black, Wani r, calved Sept. 2«, 1594, by Famous 3-><i) - V:st e (2 15), Solomon 1. (2349) Victoria (7:1), bred by W. .Villi n, I ; James (.'rice's Id .ck Taw him (19(5), calved Aug IS, 1 Si) 1, by S ilesm ill May of Killare (111), Jam c of K bare (1 17) -MaylPwer (112), bro 1 by S. Lawsoil, 2. Bull, calve,l since August 1, 1895 one yeir old. Tnrceentries. Win. Aitken's black, Sir N'lsto, cab'ed Get .her 30, 1895, by Fa-rous (35!))- •■ Vista (24)), Solomon I. (-J3-U))— Vict'iia (7:t), bred by W. Aitkeu, I : R, Reynolds' black, calved September, 1895, by Laird, bred by exhibilo", 2. (law or liefer, three veil's old or over. Three entries.—Wm. Aitkin's black, Vbia, calved October 13, ISS7, by Solomo.i I. (2319) -Victoria (7.'1), Backlog ;(iS) -Gipsy (59;. bred by New Z-ala.nd and Anstra'ian L nl Company, 1 ; R. Reynolds' black, Pro'use, bred by New Z aland and Australian Land Company, Jle'fer, ralv d i ince August 1, 1894, twoycaisold. Thice entr'cj, R Reynold., black, calved August-, is'.ll, by Laird, bred by exhibitor, 1; R. Reynolds' back, calved August, 1891, by Laird, bred by exlrbitor, 2. He I'er. cab ed since August I, 1895 I year old. Two entries. —R. Reynolds' black, calved August 25, 1895, bred by S. LaWSOII, 1 ; P. Reynolds' black, calved September 3,-1895, bred by S. Law.son, 2. JEItSEY. Jriii :e : Mr J no. MeCaw, Matamata Stewards: Messrs .Lv. Riuicimau and Run:an Anderson. Champion Medal : Best bull (any age). —F. L. Wright's fawn, Magnet's Boy, calved November li), IS9'2, by Milk Lad Mivnct 2nd : Chaplin (2325)-Magnet (imp.)", bred by J. McCullagh. 1. Champion Certitiea'c : liest cow or heifer (any age).—C. Day's fawn, Sweet l'ea 3rd, imp., calved Ist September, 1891. by Dynamo (1415)—Sweet Pea 2ml (3841), bred by John Leßioc.j, 1. Best bull, .'! years old <r over. Six entries - F. L. Wright's fawn, Magnet's Boy (pedigree given in Champion Class), 1 ; William Coo's silver grey, Pride of Eller.-lie, calved October 7, LSOli, by Cupid—Busybody (44) : Neatboy 2ndReiuty, brul by C. Day, 2; R. Reynolds' silver grey, 1 years, by Milkman—Daisy, bred by exhibitor, h.e. Bull, calved sir.ee August, 1,1891,2 years o'd. One entry. —R. Reynolds' silver grey, by Cato— Lilly, bred by exhibitor, c. Bull, calved sir.ee August 1. 1895, 1 year old. One entry. —R Reynolds' silver grey, 0 months, brcel by exhibitor, c. Cow e.r heifer, .'! years old or over. First prize, i'2 2s, jdveli by the New Zealand Dairy Association ; second prize, given by J. Byeioft and Co., Limited, and 10s ea-h. Two entries.—C. Day's fawn, Sweet P. a 3rd (pedigree given in Champion Class), 1 : C. Day's fawn, Bridal Flower, calved 14th July, 1892, ly Neat Boy 2nd—Peauty 3rd ; Ciccio 2nd, imp. —Beauty 2nd, bred by exhibitor, 2. Heifer, calved since Allflist I, 1891, 2 years old. One entry. -C. Day's fawn, (UoUt'iUUul (Jll I'ii'jC .'/■)