THE SHOW.

Waikato Argus, Volume V, Issue 359, 27 October 1898, Page 6 (Supplement)

THE SHOW.

THE WAIKATO AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION'S SEVENTH ANNUAL EXHIBITION. Peesident: Mr JasHnme. Vice-President: Mr N. I. Hunt. General Committee : Messrs E. Allen, J. Anderson, J. Barugh, John Teague, E. B. Cox, I. Coates, R. Fisher J. Taylor, J. Gordon, W. Chitty, W. G. Park, M. Harrison C. Day, E Lake, E. C. Shepherd, John McCaw. Duncan McNicol, John Fisher, R. Reynolds, J. H. Scott, R. C. Mathias H. Gillett, C. J. Storey, W. Taylor, W.H, Hemes, M.H.R., G. A. Runcimau, T. Slade, S. Wilson, F. W. Lang, M.H.R., J. C. Allen. Executive Committee: Messrs Jas. Hume, N. I. Hunt, J Barugh. E. B. Cox, John Fisher, R. Fisher, J, Anderson W. (G. Park, C. Day. Hon. Veterinary Surgeon: E. B. Kinlock, M.R.C.V.S. Secretary and Treasurer: Martin Butler. The first day of the Waikato Agricultural and Pastoral Association's Show, which opened at Claudelands, yesterday, was nob held under as auspicious circumstances as could be desired. Noththing had been left undone by the Committee and the officials to ensure the success of the gathering, but unfortunately they had no control over the weather, and yesterday bleak and blustrous, as it #as, could scarcely be called a spring day, as ib more really resembled what we have been accustomed to at mid-winter. Although, this militated somewhat against the comfort of those attending, and did not allow of the stock being seen at its best advantage ; the falling off in the entries must be looked for in some other quarter —the principal cause, no doubt, being the unsatisfactory season, which we have just passed through. The total number of entries in the various classes was as follows : Houses. 1898. 'O7. 'OO. '95. '94. 03. 02. Thoroughbreds .. 6 7 8 9 10 0 16 Carriage Horses.. 34 25 34 2G 19 24 43 Rofidsters .. ..127 107 140 106 140 112 169 Draughts .. .. 57 55 . r >6 37 41 26 4S Totals .. ..224 254 235 178 210 16S 250 Cattle. Shorthorns .. 31 20 32 24 21 13 IS Herefords.. .. (i 13 15 6 14 11 12 Angus .. .. 18 13 21 21 7 13 8 Jersey .. .. 14 14 14 13 20 32 14 Ayrshire .. ..2243 54 2 Dairy Cattle .. 5 14 4 13 15 12 IS Fat Cattle.. .. 18 25 20 10 17 10 14 Other Cattle .. 4 18 0 0 0 3 3 Special Class .. 3 Totals .. .. 101 128 119 108 108 98 S 9 SIIKM". Lincolns .. .. 40 47 00 54 4S 35 103 Leicesters.. .. 37 35 41 38 30 27 9 Romney Marsh .. 19 27 28 34 28 2S 9 Shropshire .. 31 25 30 25 30 IS 13 Hampshire Downs Southdowns .. Half-breds .. Merinos .. .. Other Sheep .. 2 0 6 16 18 12 20 Fat Sheep and special .. .. 20 20 40 31 27 28 24 Totals .. ..140 160 208 212 208 109 206 Pigs .. .. 10 3 8 5 0 12 9 Dairy produce .. Grand totals .. 484 545 570 507 535 447 500 The entries in horses, cattle and sheep, as will be seen from the above, were fewer than for the past few years, but pigs show a slight increase. The implements, machinery, seeds and various other articles exhibited made a good display and attracted considerable attention. THE FIRST DAY. One of the most important features in the success of all out-door gatherings is the weather, and we are sorry that there was not a better sample of our spring weather for visitors to the Show grounds at Claudelands yesterday. Fortunately heavy rain kept off, but there was a strong wind blowing throughout the day, and. in the afternoon it turned very cold. When one remembers the state of the show grounds in previous years after heavy rnins, it was but small wonder to hear the surprise expressed on all sides at the excellent condition of the grounds —a condition brought about by the drainage works carried out by the Waikato Park Association, who own the property —and apart from the object lesson given by the exhibits, the improvement this effected on the ground should serve to show the advantage of this most important, but often sadly neglected, branch of farm work—draining. The stock ware yarded immediately after the arrival of the trains, and shortly after n o'clock the judges commenced their arduous dulffes, and were in most cases kept hard at it till close on five o'clock, with a short interval for luncheon. Indeed, the light horse classes were not nearly finished, and these will be taken on at io o'clock to-day. The committees and class stewards have the work at their finger ends, and not a hitch or delay occurred during the day. Mr Martin Butler was to be found in his office, and to this gentleman, as well as the various class stewards, we take this opportuuity of expressing our thanks for the many services rendered to our staff. Mr W. Bright, of the Hamilton Hotel, with an able staff of assistants, supplied comforts for the inner man ; Mr T. M. Hill supplied a most tasty luncheon 'in the Stewards' tent, and in the public luncheon-room he was well patronised. Mr J. T. Home had a refreshment booth, at which beseemed to do a fair business.

Making a short review of the exhibits, we first deal with the HORSES. The class placed first in the catalogue is thoroughbreds, but, as in previous years, they were numerically weak. Seven classes are allotted to this section, but in only one was there any competition, viz., stallions, three years and upwards, in which three animals were shown, viz., Mr H. Haseler's Insomnia, Mr N. 1. Hunt's Hornpipe, and Mr E. J. Marshall's Lsolantis. The selection ot the last-named was made by Mr Baird, who expressed himself very pleased with this horse, as being a splendid specimen of the type. In the championship of this class Leolantis was pitted against last year's champion, Lochinvar. Mr Marshall entered a protest against the latter before the horses were judged, on the ground that he is not a thoroughbred. This point did not, however, weigh with the judge, and, in addition to his red riband, Leolantis gained the maroon badge of championship. The other entries in the thoroughbred class were Messrs Booth Bros.' St. Jack, who was awarded a first prize as a three year-old colt, and Mr F. J. Marshall's Progress, who secured the first and champion honours for fillies.

Carriage horses were the next brought forward, and, although there was no competition, Mr T. Slade's pair of bays were adjudged worthy of a first prize in the class, 15 hands and over. In the class under 15 hands, two very evenly matched pairs were entered, and the Rotorangi Estate's pair, Mona and Meta, who secured the prize last year, with special mention, were again placed first, Pair of ponies li hands and under were the next introduced, and in this class the judging was rendered very difficult, owing to the great difference in the size of the competitors, two of which were under 12 hands, while the other was more up to the standard, and, as such, were awarded the first prize. Single horses now engaged attention, and in the class 15.2 and over, Mr AR. Mine's Happy Jack secured the red riband among a ring of five.' Seven came into the ring to compete in the under 15.2 class, and, after a close competition, the award was given in favour of Mr A. A. White's Moti, an animal wbich showed considerable quality, but the second and third horses also found considerable favour in the judge's eyes, and he had much difficulty in making a selection. Only two came forward to compete for the honours of the best three-year-old adapted to harness, and the choice fell on Swing, a fine big daughter of the standard bred Pleasanton, shown by Mr E. H. Kelly. The competition for the entire best adapted to get carriage horses was keen, there being seven entrants. The award again fell to Mr W. Taylor's Lochinvar. Messrs Gee and Potter offered a special prize for the best harness horse shown in one of their buggies, and Mr C. Roberts' bay mare Norah was chosen for the position.

Another first award was made to Lochinvar as the best roadster or hackney stallion, Mr F, Marshall's Malice being second. A familiar form occupied the first place in the clatis, mare in foal or foal at foot adapted to breed weight-carrying hacks, in which Mr 0. Hunter's Buttercup was successful. In the similar class for dry mares Mr G. A. Runciman's Rena was awarded a first prize, Hacks came into the ring next, and the various classes were all well contested. Although only three competed in the heavy weight division, the selection was a difficult one, but Mr Baird's selection was the same as his predecessor, and gthe red-riband was once more affixed to New Chum this year, owned by Mr Jas. Taylor. From among an even class of nine, Mr 11. O. Nolan's Peri was the selected one for first honours, the /second prize sroing to Mr G. A. Runciman's Gem, a daughter of tho same owner's Rena. Fourteen entered for the next division, up to 10 stone, and amply upheld the reputation of our district as one in which a good class of horses can be produced. The first award was made to Mr 0. J. Storey's bay "elding Spieler, and in connection with this we have been asked to make an explanation. Mr Storey entered for this class a black colt King, but on Sunday last this animal met with a severe accident which prevented it being shown, and the secretary granted permission for the substitution of Spieler. The Matamata Estate's Barney and Mr J. C. Potts' Muskitty were placed second and third. Young stock now engaged the judge's attention, and among the two-year-olds Mr A. Ramsay's Blaize, by Freedom, was adjudged the most worthy, Mr K. Morrison's Stella securing a like honour in the yearling class. The progeny of MrC. J. Storey's Chessie appear to have a mortgage over the

prizes in the class for cobs not over 14.2, for after her son Dandy had been successful for four consecutive years, including 1879, thereby being prohibited from competing this year, another one of her sons in Larry, who was placed first in the list hacks in 1897, takes up the running and secures the premier prize, with a full brother two years younger in the second position. Boys' ponies under 14 hands, which had only one exhibit last year, were this year represented by ten animals, which were all ridden by boys not over 14 years of age. The first award was made in favour of Master Jack Martyn's Topsy, with Waharoa second and Peter third. As the judges wished to visit Cambridge and train time having arrived, a stop was made here. The judging of the remaining classes of roadsters, mostly hacks and hunters, will be taken up at 10 o'clock this morning.

Our district; has always been looked to as producing a good stamp of draught horse, and from the sires that are and have been at the disposal of breeders this is not to be wondered at, and the specimen of the class that were exhibited yesterday serve to show that breeders still intend to maintain their reputation. In our last year's report reference was made to the drain on our draught stock to supply the demands of the goldfields, and this may be repeated, as anyone who attended the recent horse sales will have seen the ready manner in which draughts have sold ; but that the supply is not likely to run out was evidenced by the fine line of young stock now coming on. Stallions of three years old and over were the first to enter the ring in competition for the McNicol Memorial Cup. Of six entrants five were brought under Mr Alexander's notice, and his task of selection was not an easy one. The coveted honour, however, was awarded to Mr W. Taylor's Royal Conqueror, which also was adjudged champion, a position he occupied in 1897. He was hard pressed by his stable mate Better Times, and in the next class in which Conqueror did not compete this horse was placed first, a lack of size in front alone precluding him from gaining championship honours. Only one three-year-old entire was shown, the N.Z. Land Association's General Gordon, a son of the champion, and he found sufficient favour with the judge as to warrant him giving him special mention, an honour which was also conferred on Mr VV. Taylor's Cowrie Maid in the class fillies or geldings of the same age. The successful animal in the two-year-old colts, Mr W. Taylor's Royal McCormick, was a worthy representative of the two champions. The same owner's Jewel 3rd was placed first in two-year-old fillies. In the yearling classes some promising youngsters were shown ; the prize for colts went to the Land Association's Lord Lyon, and for fillies to Mr W. Taylor's Ruby. Last year's champion mare, Mr W. Taylor's Christina F. McCormick, was again placed in this position, and also secured the first award for mare in foal or foal at foot, the N.Z. Land Association's Helen being runnerup on this occasion also. The N.Z, Land Association's Violet was adjudged the best dry mare, a position she also occupied at last show. Mr'Morrison's Victor was the only exhibit of draught gelding, and he secured a red riband. The classes for pairs of farm horses only elicited one entry each, first awards being given in eacli case. Mr Barugh exhibited the best heavy spring-cart horse in a splendid animal, Dollie, and Mr Garland still holds the honour of the best light horse in the same class. The special prize given by Mr W. Taylor for the best yearling by Royal Conqueror was secured by Mrs Jno. Martyn's bay, and in each of the remaining classes there was only one exhibit, but the judge felt justified in making first awards in each case. CATTLE. The show of cattle was quite up to that of previous years as far as quality is concerned, although the number of entries was slightly less than on previous occasions. Speaking generally, one of the judges said : " The cattle as a whole would compare favourably with those of any show ground I have ever been connected with. The fat cattle are beautiful animals, and could not be surpassed.'' The show of shorthorns was especially good, the N.Z. Land Association and Mr Win, Taylor, of Greenhill; Te Awamutu, being the principal exhibitors, the latter taking the bulk of the prizes. Herefords were not entered in large numbers. Messrs Williamson Bros, and R. Reynolds were the only breeders represented, and the honours were fairly evenly divided. The Polled Angus class was well represented, the chief exhibitors being Messrs Williamson Bros., Wm, Aitkin and R. Reynolds. Mr

C. Day had opposition in only one Jersey class, although Mr Tapp succeeded in downing the celebrated Jersey breeder in the aged bull class. Ayrshires and dairy cattle were but poorly represented ; but fat stock were quite up to the average in number and quality. In the Shorthorn class, for the best bull, three years or over, three magnificent animals were entered, and Mr Campbell, of Wanganui, was called' upon to exercise considerable deliberation. Eventually, the pride of place was awarded to the New Zealand Land Association's bull, Russell's Florist, which thus turned the tables on Mr Andrew Ramsay's Goldfinclar, the first and champion prize-taker of last year, the latter being unplaced then. The New Zealand Land Association was again successful in carrying off the first and champion prizes for the best bull, two years old, with Te Aute Duke, and the second award with Master Pat, which occupied the same position as yesterday in 1897. The champion is a handsome little red roau animal, recently imported from the South, at a cost, we understand, of £SO. He was bred by Mr A M. Williams. Mr Wm. Taylor's White Duke attracted a lot of attention ; but want of condition militated against his chances of success. The one-year-old class produced eight choice animals, and competition was exceedingly keen. Eventually, Mr Campbell singled out Mr Wm. Taylor's Duke Leo. and Clydevale for first and second honouis, the New Zealand Land Association's Russell's Florist being highly commended. In the McNicol Memorial Cup, for the best cow, three years old or over, in full milk, or in calf, there were four exhibits, all beautiful animals, and Mr Wm. Taylor's Princess Freda would have annexed the prize ; but for a doubt expressed as to her being visibly in calf. However, Mr Taylor declared that Princess Freda would calve before December ist, and the award was therefore held over until that date. This cow was again successful in the class for the best cow or heifer, three years or over, and obtained the champion prize, defeating the New Zealand Land Association's Snowdrop 3rd, the first and champion beast of last year. In the two-year-old heifer class, last year's judging was completely reversed ; Mr Taylor's Leonora, which was highly commended only as a yearling, being placed first, the New Zealand Land Association's Larkspur, tlie blue ticket winner, being again second, and the Land Association's Rosebud, which annexed the first prize as a yearling, being highly commended. Mr Taylor again came to the front in the one-year-old class with Leonora 9th, the N.Z. Land Association having to take second place with Buttercup Ist. In the special class for the best shoethorn bull, any age (open to farmers who are not breeders of pedigree shorthorns), Mr A. Ramsay's Goldfinder was placed first, and Mr James Taylor's Prince Auction second. Herefords : For the best bull, three-year-old class no entry was received, and Messrs Williamson Bros, were the sole exhibitors with two-year-olds, obtaining the first, champion and second prizes for choice animals both by Nugget, and bred by the Fencourt Estate. The prizes offered for the best bull and the best heifer, one year, failed to produce a single entry ; and Mr R. Reynolds had no opposition in the class for the best cow or heifer, three years old or over, and the best heifer, one year, being awarded first prizes in each class. The animals were both bred by the exhibitor, and the winner in the former class successfully carried off first and champion prizes in 1896 and 1897. Angus : The first prize for the best Angus bull any age fell to Mr Wm. Aitkin's Mercury which also secured the champion award, Messrs Williamson Bros, coming next with Tyrone. Both these animals were bred by the N.Z. and A. Land Co. Mr W. Allen's Sir Visto which was first as a two year old in 18G7 Jwas highly commended. Mr Aitkin's Victor which was second as a yearling in 1897 obtained the first prize in the two year old class, M.i R, Reynolds exhibit coming second. Messrs Williamson Bros, carried off first honours with a yearling by Warrior. Mr Aitkin's Monitor being second, In each case the animals were bred by tho exhibitors. Mr R. Reynolds was the sole exhibitor in the heifer 3 years or over class, and he was awarded first and champion prize Messrs Williamson Bros, were successful in the two year old class with a pretty heifer by Tyrone, Mr Reynolds taking second prize. The latter also supplied the first, second and highly commended animals for the best heifer there being no opposition, Jerseys : Mr W. M. Tapp's Puck defeated Mr Day's Sailor Boy in the best bull 3 years or over class and also obtained the champion prize, the winner was bred

by Mr E. Price. In the classes for bulls 2 years and yearlings Mr C. Day had no opponents and he was awarded the first prize in each instance with a silver grey by Waikato Fancy—Beauty 3rd and King Bountiful respectively. In the class for the best cow or heifer 3 years or over Mr Day was the only exhibitor. Queen Bountiful bred by Mr T- Morrin) took the place of Bridal Flower (the '97 winner) as the first and champion cow, and Ivy, which was placed first as a two-year-old in 1897, was highly commended. Mr Day again supplied the only exhibits in all the other classes". In the two-year-old section he was awarded first and second prizes with Sweet Pea 6th and Fancy's Magnet respectively. Sweet Pea also occupied ' this position as a yearling last year. For the best yearling heifer, Pansy, was placed first and Flower Queen second, Ella being highly commended, and Nona commended. Aynhires: There was only one exhibit in each of the two classes, Mr G. Watt's Jock being awarded the first, prize for the best bull, any age. The same owner captured first prize for the best cow or heifer, any age, with a cow by Sir Count—Daffodil sth. Both these prize-takers were bred by Mr S. T. Seddon, of Hamilton. Dairy Cattle : The Taupiri Extended Coal Mining Co.'s prize for the best cow, any age, in milk or in calf, was taken by Mr C. Day's Lucy, Mr Geo. Watt's Butter Fat the only other exhibit, gaining second prize. Mr C. Day was also successful in appropriating the New Zealand Dairy Association's prize for the best cow, any age, over three years, Mr Geo. Watt's Butter Fat again being second. Fat Cattle : The Gorton Estate was first in the class for the best pair of oxen, any age, the N.Z. Land Association's pair, which were first in 1896 and 1897, taking second place. Mr John Fisher's pair of steers, which were placed first in the fat stock class in 1596-97, added another win to the list, Mr W. S. Allen's pair coming next, in the order of merit. Mr Ed. Allen's roan beast, which was first in 1897, again took the fat ox prize, beating the exhibits of the Gorton Estate and Mr W. S. Allen. Another protest arose out of' the award for the best fat steer, three years old. Messrs Williamson Bros.' halt-bred Polled Angus gained first prize,Mr Edward Allen's Hereford the second, Mr J. G* Ward being highly commended, and Messrs Williamson Bros.' commended. The latter gentlemen protested against the second prize being given to Mr Allen, on the ground that his Hereford beast was over age, and the question is not yet settled. Mr John Fisher gained the coveted honour for the best fat cow, beating Mr J. It. S. Richardson and the New Zealand Land Association, while Mr Joseph Barugh's Lady Wartle defeated the exhibit belonging to the New Zealand Land Association, in the fat heifer class. Mr John Fisher, who was the only exhibitor, gained a first prize for the best pen of five steers, and also secured all the prizes awarded for Other Cattle. SHEEP.

Sheep as a class this year were about the same as in previous years. There may have been a shortage in some of the classes, but this was made up by the excellence of the exhibits in other divisions. Lincolns come first in order, and so must be considered the leading feature of this branch of the show, but Shropshires show a distinct advance both in the numbers and excellence of the exhibits, and if they continue our longwool breeders will need to look to their laurels or the pride of place will be wrested from them. In the former class, although the aged rams on the whole are not up to previous standard, the hoggets show an improvement both in quality and size. The entries in the ewe classes are less in number, but this is made up in the superior type of sheep exhibited, and the pens of rams also show an improvement. The championship and McNicol Memorial Cup as the first award for ram 18 months and over were secured by the Fencourfc Estate with a good animal bred by Mr C. Withell. For ram under IS months Mr F. It. Seddon, of Knighton, wassuccessf ul, and this exhibitor also secured the red ticket for pen of three ewes under 18 months, and pens of five rams under 18 months. The Rotorangi Estate were j|Jjudged as having the best months and over, suckling lambs ; and the best pen of three ewes, any age, suckling lambs, one of which also secured the champion certificate. The other class, best pen of ten ewes under IS months, was secured by the Fencourt Estate exhibit. Leicesters were on about a par with previous years. The sheep were in good condition, but th Q

hoggets might show a little more size. This, however, may be accounted for by the backward season. The principal exhibitors were the N.Z. Land Association and the Matamata Estate, with a few entries from the Gorton Estate. The Land Association secured the majority of the premier awards, including the champion ram, while the championship in the ewe classes went to the Matamata Estate. The Romney Marsh section only brought two exhibitors, Messrs Jos. Barugh and W. S. Allen. The exhibits by the former were, in every way, ahead of the others, and they secured first awards in all the classes in which they competed, including the award of champion ram. Shropshires, as said above, showed a marked improvement, and the sheep yarded yesterday were considerably better class than have been seen on Claudelands previously. Mr F. W. Burnett, of Walton, secured all the first prizes with the exception of the ram 18 months and over, which fell to Mr C. Day, buc the animal was bred by Mr Burnett. This animal also gained the championship for best ram, while the champion for ewe went to Mr Burnett. The other prize winners in this class were Messrs C. Day and G. Ballard. Other Sheep had a poor entry, but the quality was not to he cavilled at, and the exhibits by the N.Z. Land Association, although they gained their awards without competition, would have taken a lot of beating. Fat sheep (shorn) : This class secured the same entry as last year, but there was a noticeable falling off in the quality of the exhibits. The successful competitors in this class were the N.Z. Land Association, Waitoa Estate, and Messrs C. J. Storey, G. Ballard, C. Day, J. Anderson and W. Chitty. IMPLEMENTS, MACHINERY, ETC. The exhibits under this head are not quite so numerous as well, but the object of the Show in this respect was well met, as the leading specimens of implements and machinery were on the ground. Improvements have been so numerous in all classes of machinery during the past few years that the field of the inventor is rather restricted, in consequence very few novelties call for notice at our hands. Stand No. 1 was allotted to Cousins and Aitken. This well-known and old established firm, for whom Mr J. Ferguson is agent, had on view a physician's hooded concord buggy. This is a very light vehicle, but being painted red with black stripes, rather detracts from its appearance; but that is the fancy of the owner for whom it was built. They had another very useful buggy on show; also a r«adster. Both vehicles were well finished and suitable to a country district.

Absolum and St. George. (Otahuhu). —This firm had six exhibits on the ground and their usefulness, strength and finish were much commented upon by practical men. This remark applies more particularly to the single and double speed mowing machines. All the working parts of these machines are impervious to dirt. Their two wheel single furrow plough, is short and a very handy implement. Massky-Harris Company, Mr J. Burchell, agent).—This firm had their usual exhibit of reapers and binders, hay-rakes, one or two horse mowers. There were also exhibits of their well known double and single furrow ploughs. We call special attention to the Torpedo Washing Machine which is simple and effective and a great saver of domestic labour. Reid and Grav.—This wellknown firm had some representative exhibits on the ground, included in which were, of course, specimens of their ploughs, harrows, mowers and horse-rakes. Owing to the late fire in the firm's foundry at Dunedin, the exhibits were not so fully representative of the implements turned out by this firm as has been the case for many years past.

New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company.—This company had a shed in which was exhibited many of the articles for which they are the agents. They have a fine collection of seeds, samples of Cooper's Sheep Dip, molasses fodder, " Honjet" Sheep Drench, and a wool-marking oil. All these jjjfparationa Tua 7 be B£U d to be throughout the whole of Australia, and are in such general use that comment upon their efficacy for the purposes for which they are designed would be superfluous.

T. Slade, Hamilton. —MrSlade has a large exhibit of vehicles adapted to run on the Waikato roads. Noticeable amongst them is a buggy built to the order of Mr Casey. It is fitted with the shifting back seat, and will comfortably

carry five adults. It is fitted with shafts and pole, and is painted wine colour, with white lines, trimmed in maroon morocco leather. This is a handsome strongly built vehicle. Mr Slade's second exhibit is a similar buggy to the above, with the exception that the body is of polished kauri, and the gear painted wine colour. The next on the list is a light settler's waggon, with two moveable seats, trimmed in black leather. This style of vehicle is much used, and is admirably suited for carrying milk to the factory. It is adapted for either one or two horses. A light singleseated buggy of specially-picked mangiao, which has been built for Mrs Hamilton, of the Royal Hotel, should give that lady every satisfaction. A "King of the Road" sulky, with moveable seat with wings and shafts, fitted on patent springs, is a very serviceable trap. A farm waggon, for the building of which Mr Slade has a favourable reputation, is up to his usual standard. It will carry about two tons, and can be used with or without the body. Messrs T, and S. Morrin (Ltd.), Messrs Parr Brothers agents.—This firm exhibited a large collection of the well-known and popular Oliver ploughs. Amongst the number was a new single-furrow riding plough, the levers of which can be manipulated from the driver's seat. Another new machine introduced by this firm is the Tornado Rotary plough, designed especially for grain stubble, corn land, and all fallow ploughing. Trials have been given in the districts, near Auckland, and the Tornado has proved itself a thorough success. In small implements the firm had a number of Iron Age Horse Hoes and garden tools, all of which were worthy of inspection. The Farmers Favourite 11 coulter grain and fertiliser drill received a good deal of attention, whilst new styles of disc harrows were favourably criticised. The new Homsby combined reaper and mower shows evidence of the wellknown English firm's intention of keeping abreast of the times. The frame has been lightened without impairing the strength of the machine. Kemi'Thorne Prosser & Co.— This firm had a collection of their manures on the ground. The different classes are now quite familiar to the public, by whom, in consequence of their excellence and suitability to the purposes for which they are made, they are held in high esteem.

Messrs Porter & Co.—This firm is catalogued for a large number of exhibits, but up to the time our reporter (who was detailed for this section of the show) left, no exhibits were on the ground. J, E. Hammond (Hamilton). — Mr Hammond's exhibits gives high class bicycles of the Massey-Harris and Ileynolds Co. patterns. They are up to date in every respect, all the latest patents have been utilised in the contraction. He also shows a collection of sundries which go to complete the outfit of cyclists. Mb R. Kay (Paterangi)-Mr Kay shows a light farm waggon and a doubie furrow plough. The excellence of both these exhibits goes to show that it is not necessary to go outside the Waikato to purchase good serviceable goods at reasonable prices. Yatks and Co. (Auckland)— This firm had on view in a tent samples of the principal seeds they are prepared to supply for the purity and excellence of which they hold a high reputation. Messrs Yates recently made a newdeal in several kinds of manures, samples of which they have on their show case. THE SECOND DAYThe People's Day is the popular fine, and should the weather prove one, of which, at the time of writing (3 a.m.), there is every appearance, we may predict a record attendance. The unfinished judging . will be taken up at 10 o'clock, and will occupy the greater part of the evening. Throughout the day ihe weightguessing competition will be carried out under the supervision of Messrs W. J. and C. Hunter. Prizes are offered for guessing the dead weight of a steer, a cow, a pig, and three sheep, and also a prize for the aggregate of the lot. The pigs will be yarded at 9.30 and the judging be proceeded with at once. Prices are offered for the bestdecorated ladies' and gentlemen's bicycles, the judging of which will take place at 11 o'clock.

The Hamilton Brass Band will be on the ground, and their music will add greatly to the attractiveness of the gathering. The general parade is timed for 1.30 p.m., and the all-atbractive feature of the day, the leaping matches, will commence at halfpast two.

THE PRIZE LIST. HORSES. THOROUGHBREDS. Admissible in Stud Book. Judge : Mr Martin Baird. kSTEWAKDs : Messrs J. S. Fisher, Richard Dodd, J. 0. Potts and A. R. Hine.

Champion medal Best entire (any age).—F. J. Marshall's chestnut Leolantis, by Leolinus Atlantis, Thormanby—Hurricane, bred by Auckland Stud Company. Champion certificate Best mare or filly.—F. J. Marshall's brown Progress, by Tasman Success ; Feve—Gladys, bred by exhibitor, 1. Best entire,3 years and upwards. Three entries.—F. J. Marshall's chestnut Leo lantis, by Leolinus—Atlantis (for pedicree see Champion Class) 1; H. Haseler's bay Insomnia, Wyrs, by Somnus— Shrovetide, 2 ; N. I. Hunt's dark brown Hqrnpipe, by Sword-dance Fishgirl, bred by W. Walters, 3. Beat coir, foaled sinoe August Ist, 1895, 3 years old. One entry.—Booth Bros.' bay St. Jack. October 18th, 1895, by St. Leger—Balista, bred by T. Morrin, 1. Best filly, foaled, since Augpt Ist, 1895, 3 years old. One entry.—F. J. Marshall's brown Progress, by Tasman —Success, bred by exhibitor, 1. CARRIAGE HORSES. Judge and Stewards : Same as for Thoroughbreds. Best pair of buggy horses (mares or geldings), 15 hands and over; to he driven in harness. One entry. —T. Slade's, 1. Best pair of buggy horses (mares or geldings), under 15 hands ; to be driven in harness. Two entries.—Rotorangi Estate's brown Mona and Meta, by Cap-a-pie—Barry, bred by exhibitors, 1 ; W. T. Thornton's black Diamond and Jubilee, 4 and 5 years, 2. Best pair of ponies, 14 hands and under. Three entries.—A. J. Storey's Queenie and Princess, bred by Mrs Gwynne, 1 : VV. G. Rae's roans, 2 ; Mrs Brewis' Trilby and Gipsy, 3 Best buggy horse (mare or gelding), 15 hands 2 incheß and over ; to be driven in harness. Second prize rug, value 30s, given by Mr Park, manager Onehunga Woollen Mills. Five entries.—A. R. Hine's bay Happy Jack, by Ariel, 1 ; Mrs J. Martyn's bay Peeress, by Maskapeer—Diamond, bred by exhibitor, 2; Smardon Bros.' chestnut Pat. by Ingomar, bred by P. Herbert, 3. Best buggy horse (mare or gelding), under 15 hands 2 inches ; to be driven in harness. Second prize barometer, value 30s, by A. Yates and Co. Seven entries.—A. A. White's Moti, by Paddy's Land, 1 ; Chas. Lake's grey Dorrit, 6 years, by Balderdash, hred by exhibitor, 2 ; C. Roberts' bay Nora, 5 years, by Balderdash—Gipsy, bred by exhibitor. 3. Best three-year-old filly or gelding adapted for harness ; two entries.—K. H. Kelly's Swing, by Pleasanton, 1 ; Frank Marshall's b Lady, by Tasman—Dainty, o, SPECIAL CLASSES. Best entire, any age, adapted to get carriage horses. Five entries. Wm. Taylor's ch Lochinvar, by Envoy Yellowstone, 1; F. Marshall's ch Leolantis, by Leolinus—Atlantis, bred by N.Z. Stud Co., 2; H. Haseler's b Insomnia, by Somnus—Shrove-tide, 3. Best harness horse, shown in a Gee and Potter or Buffalo spring and Gear Company's Buggy. Five entries.—o. Roberts' b Nora, by Balderdash—Gipsy 1; Mrs Jno. Martyn's br Peeress, by Muskapeer—Diamond. 2 ; R. B. Hines' b Merry, 3. Roadsters. Judge and Stewards.—Same as for Thoroughbreds. Best roadster or hackney stallion, any age. Three entries.—Wm. Taylor's ch Lochinvar, by Yellowstone--Envov. 1 ; F. Marshall's Malice, 6yrs, hy'The Dauphin—Bessemer (bred b P. Bolton), 2 ; B. Garland's bay Commander, 7yrs, by Carbineer—Decima (bred by Wm. Walters) 3. Mare in foal or with foal at foot, adapted to breed weight-carrying hacks. Two entries.—C. Hunter's brown Buttercup, by The Painter—Wangauui mare, 1. Best dry mare, adapted to breed weight-carrying hacks. One entry.— G. A. Runciman'B bay Rena, by Stonewall Jackson—Fidget, 1. Best heavy weight-carrying hack, any age.—James Taylor's bay New Chum, by Leolinus, bred byM. H. Pickering, 1 ; G. F. McCullach's roan, by Tetford, bred by John Elliot, 2; F. W. Lang's brown by Muskapeer—Fancy 3. Best weight-carrying hack, any age up to 13st. First prize value £2 2e, given by John Burns and Co., and £l. Nine entries.—H. 0. Nolan's Peri, by Othello, 1 ; G. A. Runciman's bay Gem, 4 years, by Perfection—Rena, bred by exhibitor, 2; John Browne's brown Teddy, 5 years, by Muskapeer, 3. , Best weight-carrying hack, up to 10it. First prize, saddle, value £B, given by L. D, Nathan and Co. Fourteen entries. C.J.Storey's black Spieler, 7 years, 1 ; Matamata Estate's chestnut, Barney, by Parthenopa?us, bred by exhibitor 2 ; J. C. Potts' grey Muskitty, 6 years, by Muskipeer—Kitty, bred by J. B. Teasdale, 3.

Beat weight-carrying hack, 3 years old. Five entries. —Mrs Jno. Mariyn's bay Major, by Muskapeer—Diamond, 1 ; Mrs E. F. McNicnl's brown, by Pinfire— Laverock, bred by exhibitor, 2 ; Jno. Fisher's black filly, by Gipsy KingKate, bred by exhibitor, 3. Best two-year-old colt, gelding or filly, foaled since August 1, 1596. Seven entries. Andrew Ramsay's brown Blaise, October 19, 1890, by FreedomKathleen, bred by exhibitor, 1 ; P. Marshall's, 2.

Best one-year-old colt, gelding or filly, foaled since August 1, 1597. Four entries.—K. Morrison's bay Stella, October 15, 1897, by Lochiuvar—Dot, 1 ; E, B. Cox's black, by Hornpipe—G-ipsy, bred by Freshfield Estate, 2. Best cob, not over 14 hands 2 inches, to be shown in saddle. First prize, £2 2s (and £3 3s, given by Mr F. \V. Burnett); second prize, £l. Seven entries. —(.'. J. Storey's chestnut Larry, 6yrs, by Muskapeer—Chessie, bred by exhibitor, 1 ; A. J. Storey's, 4yrs, by Muskapeer Chessie, bred by C. J. Storey, 2; Mrs E. F. McNicol's roan Ladybird, by Cap-a-pie—Lady, bred by exhibitor, 3.

Best boy's pony, 14 hands and under, to be ridden by boys not over 14 years old. Second prize, value £1 Is, givea by J. Wiseman and Sons, and 10s. Teu entries. —Jack M-irtyn's chestnut Topsy, dam Nutty, graiuisire Nutmeg, I ; J. White's br Waharoa, by Kenilworth, 2; E. Allen's bay Peter, 3.

Best mare, or gelding, 3 years old euitshle to make a hunter, up to 13st ; open to farmers who have no objection to the Hunt Club hunting over their farms. First prize £2 2s, given by the me in he s of the Hunt Club ; secoud prize 20s. Four entries.—Mrs Martyn's Major, by Muskapeer-Diamond, 1 ; Mrs McNicol's brown, by Pinfire—Laverock, bred by exhibitor, 2.

DRAUGHTS. Judck : Mr A. Alexander, Hawtra. Stewards : Messrs A. W. Gane, Robt, Fisher, junr., and Robt. Cox.

Champion Medal—Best entire (any age).—William Taylor's bay Royal Conqueror, Byrs, by Crown Prince —Farmer's Fancy, bred by T. Mee, 1. Champion Certificate—Best mare or filly.—William Taylor's bay Christina F. McCoraiick,Glengyle—Miss Oormick; Prince of the Isles—Helen McGregor, bred by Rnbert Jackson, I. The McNicol Memorial Cup, value £5 ss. for the best draught entire, 3 years old and over. Six entries.—William Taylor's bay Royal Conqueror, Byrs (for pedigree see champion c!a.*s), 1. Best heavy draught entire, any age. Four entries.-—William Taylor's bay Better Times, syrs, by Hard Times— Jeanic, bred by Mr J. Mitchell, 1; Fencourt Estate's bay Red Gauntlet, 4yrs, by Macarthur—Princess, bred by lion. M. Holmes, 2.

Best heavy draught entire, foaled since August 1, 1895, 3 years old. One entry. —N.Z. Land Association's bay General Gordon, foaled November 12th, 1895, by Royal Conqueror—Violet, bred by exhibitor, 1 (special merit). Best heavy draught filly or gelding, foaled since August 1, 1595, 3 years old. Second prize, one set three-horse swingletrees, value £1 10s, given by Reid and Gray. Two entries.—William Taylor's bay Gowrie Maid, foaled December 7, 1895, by General Fleming—Lass O'Gowrie, bred by exhibitor, I (special merit) ; William Taylor's bay Miss Deans, foaled December 31, 1890, by Royal Conqueror —Jeanie Deans, bred by exhibitor, 2. Best heavy draught colt or gelding, foaled since August 1, 1896, 2 years old. Two entries. William Taylor's bay Royal McGormick, foaled October 25, 1895, by Royal Conqueror—Christina F. MeCormick, bred by exhibitor, 1. Best heavy draught filly, foaled since August 1, 1896, 2 years old. Three entries. —William Taylor's brown Jewel 3rd, foaled November 27, by Royal Conqueror —Jewel 2nd, bred by exhibitor, 1 ; William Taylor's bay Viola, foaled November 16, by Royal Conqueror— Violet, bred by exhibitor, 2. Best heavy draught colt or gelding, foaled since August 1, 1897, 1 year old. Five entries. —N.Z. Land Association's bay Lord Lyon, foaled November, 1897, by Lord McGregor—Helen, bred by exhibitor, 1 ; James Taylor's bay, by Royal Conqueror, bred by exhibitor, 2. Beat heavy draught filly, foaled since August 1, 1897, 1 year old. Six entries. —William Taylor's bay Ruby, October 6th, 1897, by Royal Conqueror—Gem, 1 ; William Taylor's bay Royal Christina, November 18th, 1897, by Royal Conqueror—Chriscina F. MeCormick, bred by exhibitor, 2 ; Isaac Hodgson's bay Bonnie, November 18th, 1597, by Better Times—Bloss, bred by exhibitor, 3. Best heavy draught mare, any age, in foal or foal at foot. Three entries. — William Taylor's Christina F. MeCormick. Glengyle—Miss MeCormick, bred by Robert Jackson, 1 ; N.Z Land Association's bay Helen, Hard Times—Violet, bred by exhibitor. 2. Best heavy draught mare, any age, dry. Three entries.—N.Z. Land Association's .bay Violet, Prince Henry— Helen McGregor, bred by D. McGregor, Oamaru, 1 ; William Taylor's brown Gipsy, 6 years, General Fleming—Bay Gipsy, bred by A. Main, 2. Best heavy draught gelding, any age First prize, steel collar, value £2 2s 6d given by Morrow, Basaett and Co. One entry.— K. Morrison's bay Victor, 4yrs, by Royal Conqueror—Kate, 1 (special merit). Best pair heavy draught mares or geldings, ooe owner. One entry.—William Taylor's bay and brown, 1 (special merit). Best pair of farm mares or geldiugs, one owner. First prize, £2, gis r en by J. Hall, seedsman, Otahuhu. One entry.— William Taylor's browns, 1 (special merit). Pair farm mares or geldings, one owner. Open to farmers occupying not more than 500 acres of land ; the stock shown to be the bona fide property of exhibitor for not leas than three months previous to date of show. One entry.— A. W. Gane'a bays Bonnie and Nugget, by Bonnie Prince, bred by exhibitor, 1 (special merit). Best heavy springcart horse (mare or gelding), to be driven in harness. Three entries,—J. Barugh's bay Dollie, oyrs, by Campsie, bred by J. Allwill, 1 ; A. L. Souter'B brown, syrs, by General Fleming, bred by exhibitor, 2. Best light springcart horse (mare or gelding), to be driven in harness. Five entries.—B. Garland's bay, Jack, 7yrs by Muskapeer— Blossom, bred by H Hicks, 1 ; Thos. Wells', by Muskapeer, 4yrs, bred by T. W. Hicks, 2. SPECIAL CLASSKS. Best group of horses (mares or geldings, except yearlings), not over 4yrs, by the same sire, to consist of not less than six, nor more than two of any one age ; each age must be represented, not necessarily one owner. One entry.— Win, Taylor's group by Royal Conqueror, 1. Best draught mate, any age. and not leaa than three of her progeny, not over 6yrs. One entry.—N.Z Land Association's violet, 1. Mr W. Taylor's special prize of £2 2s for the best yearling by Royal Conqueror. Six entries.—Mrs John Martyn'.i bay, bred by exhibitor, 1. Mr W. Taylor's special prize of £2 2s for the best yearling by Better Times. One entry.—Mr Isaac Hodgson's bay Bonnie, 1. Messrs! Gee and Potter's special prize of a set of swingletrees, value £l, for the best pair of waggon horses shown in one of their wat-eous. One entry.—A. W. Gane's Bonnie and Nugget, J. CATTLE. SIIOItTJIORNS. Jitdok : Mr Ewen Campbell, Wanganui. Stewards : Messrs J. M. Seott and G. A. Runciainan. Champion Medal—For the best bull, | any age —N.Z. Land Association's red roan, Te Ante Duke, (723) Aug. 28th, I 1596, by Cherry Duke (HIS)— Defiance ; Baron Riby (662)—Dewdrop. Bred by I A. M. Williams.

Champion Certificate Best cow or heifer —VVni. Taylor's roan, Princess Freda, by Prince Frederick (800), dam by Flower Duke (799), by The Beau (1077)—Winsome Duke (797).

Best Bull, 3yi'B old or over. First prize, £3 3s, given ly the Auckland Provinoial Agricultural Association. 'I line entries.—N Z, Lund Association's red and white.Russcll's Flon<t 4 h, Feb, 1(5, 1895, by Lord Russell 9th (765)—Flower of Brunswick 10th (1444). bred by Johu Dean, 1 ; Andrew Ramsay s roan, Goldfinder, by Cimbiidgo Duke—Snowdrop, bred by N.Z. Land Association, 2. Best Bull, calved since Aug. 1, 1896, 2yrs old. Three entries.—N.Z. Land Association's Te Ante Duke (for pedigree Bee Champion Class), 1 ; N.Z. Laud Association's roan, Master Pat, Oct. 23rd, 1896, by Master Pat [1 117) Marion, bred by exhibitors, 2; Win. Taylor's white, White Duke, Jan. 3rd, 1897, by Duke of Clydevale— Leonora 4th, bred by exhibitor, h c. Best Bull, calved since Aug. Ist, 1897, 1 year old. Six entries.—Writ, Taylor's roan, Duke Leo, Dec. 11th, 1897, by Duke of Clydevale—Leouora sth, bred by exhibitor, 1 ; Wm. Taylor's roan, ClydeVide, Nov. 18th, 1897, by Duke of Clydevale—Dosas Freda, bred by exhibitor, 2 ; N.Z. Laud Association's roan, Russell's Florist, 2nd, Oct. 14th, 1897, by Russell's Florist 4th (922)-Snoworop II (2333), bred by exhibitors, h.c. McNicol Memorial Cup, for the best cow three years old or over, in milk or visibly in calf.— W. Taylor's Princess Freda was awarded the prize, but, as there wa'i some doubt about her being in calf, the award was held over till December Ist, before which date the owner expects her to calve. Cow or heifer, three years old or over. Four entries.—Win. Taylor's roan Princess Freda, by Prince Frederick (800), dam by Flower Duke (799), 1 ; IYZ. Laud Association's white Snowdrop 3rd (238) Aue. 6th, 1893. by The Duke (1118)—Snowdrop (2014)2; N.Z. Land Association's red Baroness 2nd, (2395) Nov. 2nd, 1893, by Summertou'a Florist, (633) —Baroness, h. c. Best heifer, calved since Aug. 1, 1896, two years old. —Three entries. Win. Taylor's roan Leonora Sth, calved Jan. 1897, bv Duke of Clydevale—Leonora sth, bred by exhibitor, 1 ; N.Z. Land Association's roati Larkspur sth, calved Oct. 20th. 1896, by Master Pat (1117) Larkspur 3rd, (I'ted by exhibitor) 2 ; N.Z. Land Association's red Rosebud. ! calved Oct. 17th, 1896, by Master Pat. I (1117)—Fanny, bred by exhibitors, h.c, Best heifer, calved siuce August Ist, j 1897. 1 year old. Five entries.—Wm. Taylor's roan Leonora 9th, calved August j sth, 1897, by Duke of Clydevale—Leonora j 6th, bred by exhibitor, 1 ; N.Z. Land Association's roan Buttercup Ist, calved [ October 11th, 1897, by British King (1116)- Buttercup (2033), bred by exhibitors, 2. SPECIAL CLASS. The New Zealand Land Association offer a first prize of £3 3s, and Mr John Gordon a second prize of H guineas, tor the best Shorthorn bull (any age). Open to farmers who are not breeders of pedigree Shorthorns. Three entries A. Ramsay's roan Goldfindcr, by Cambridge Duke—Snowdrop, bred by N Z. Land Association, 1 ; James Taylor's red and white Prince Auction, by Auction Princtss, bred by Wm. Taylor, 2. lIEREFORDS. Judge and Stewards : Same as Shorthorns. Champion Medal—for the best bull (any age). Williamson Bros.' by Nugget, bred by Fencourt Estate. Champion certificate best cow or heifer.—Award not made. Best bull, calved since August Ist, 1896, 2 years old. Two entries.—Williamson Bros.' by Nugget, bred by Fencourt Estate, 1 ; Williamson Bros.' by Nugget, bred by Fencourt Estate, 2. Best cow or heifer, 3 years old or over. Two entries.—Richard Reynolds', bred by exhibitor, 1. 15est heifer, calved since August 1, 1897, 1 year old. Two entries. —Richard Reynolds', October, 1897, bred by exhibitor, 1. ANGUS. Judge and Stewards—Same as for Shorthorns. Champion medal—Best bull (any age) —William Aitkin's black Mercury (555). October 30th, 1895, by Jaquar Mysoles (267), by Blair Atliol (71)—Mayflower (112), bred by N.Z. and A. Land Co. Champion certificate—Best cow or heifer—Richard Reynolds', bred by exhibitor. Best bull, 3 years old or over. First prize, £3 3s, given by the Auckland Provincial Agricultural Association. Three entries.—William Aitkin's black Mercury (555), October 30, 1895, by Jaquar (I0,077)-Mysoles (267), bred by N.Z. and A. Land Co., 1 ; Williamson Bros.' Tyrone, 5 years, bred by N.Z. and A. Land Co., 2 ; W. S. Alleu's St. Visto, by Famous, h.c. Best bull, calved since August 1, 1896' 2 years old. Two entries. —William Aitkin's Victor, August 22, 1896, by Famous (T3s6)—Sunshine, bred by exhibitor, 1 ; Richard Reynolds', October, j 1896, bred by exhibitor, 2. Best bull, calved since August 1, 1897, j 1 year old. Three entries. —Williamson Bros.', by Warrior, bre.l by exhibitors, 1 ; William Aitkin's Monitor, August j 26, 1897, by Famous (T3s6)—Vista (245), o Best cow or heifer, 3 years old or over. Two entries.—Richard Reynolds', bred by exhibitor, 1 ; Richard Reynolds', bred by Murray, Roberts and Co., 2. Best heifer, calved since August 1, 1896, 2 years old. Five entries.—Williamson Bros.', by Tyrone, bred by exhibitors, 1 ; Richard Reynolds', October, 1596, bred by exhibitor, 2. Best heifer, calved siuce August 1, I 1897, I year old. Three entries.— i Richard Reynolds', October, 1897, bred by exhibitor, 1 ; Kiehard Reynolds', bred by exhibitor, 2 ; Richard Reynolds', bred by exhibitor, h.c.

JERSEY. Judgk : Mr Jos. Arnbury, Reniuera

Stewards: Messes J no. Atkinson and Jas. Primrose,

Champion medal—For the best bull (any aye). W. M. Tapp's fawn Puck, Sept. 7. 1893, by Fairy Boy (Gi)—Bye - ami-Bye (165) ; by Cicero 3rd (98)— Beauty (14), bred by E. A. Price. Champion certificate—Best cow or heifer (any age).—C. Day's dark fawn Queen Bountiful, May 12, 1892, by Cicero 6th —Lady Bountiful ; by Cicero sth—Favourite 2nd, bred by T Motrin. Best bull, 3 years or over. First prize, £.'} 3s, given by the Auckland Provincial Agricultural Association. Two entries.— W". M Tapp's fawn Puck by Fairy Boy (G-l) bred by JjJ, A. Price, 1 ; C. Ltoy's silver grey Sailor Boy. by Wagoulla—Sweet Pea 3rd, bred by exhibitor, 2.

F3e9t bull calved since August 1, 1896, 2 years old. One entries. -0. Day's

I slvergiey, by Waikato Fancy,—B.auty 1 3rd, bred by exhibitor, 1. Best bull calved since August 1, 1897 1 year old. C. Day's s lver grey King Bountiful, by Waikato Fancy—Queen Bountiful 2nd, bred by exhibitor, 1. Btst cow or heifer, 3 years o ■ over. Second prize, A. 11. Natluu's sjecialof £1 4s Three entries.—C. Day's da-k fawn Queen Bountiful, byCcero6ih— Lady Bountiful, bred by T. Morrind ; 0. Day's dark fawn Bridal Flower, by Neat Boy 2nd —Beauty 3rd, bred by exhibitor, 2. Best heifer calved tince August 1, 1896, 2 years old. Two entries.—C. Day's dark fawn Sweet Pea 6th, September 26, 1896, Waikato Fancy-Sweet Pea 3rd ; bred by exhibitor, 1 ; C. Day's fawn Fancy's Magnet. March 21, 1897, by Magnet Boy —Ohio Fancy, bred by exhibitor, 2. Best heifer, calved since August 1, 1897, 1 year old. Five entries, fj. Day's silver grey Pansy 2nd, August 29, 1897, by Waikato Fancy, bred by exhibitor I ; C. Day's fawn Flower Queen, August 21, 1897, by Sailor Boy —May Queen bred by exhibitor 2 ; C. day's fawn Ella, October 4, by Waikato Fancy—Sweet Pea 3rd, h.c. ; C. Day's fawn Moua, October 10 1897, by Sailor Boy Ivy —by Waikato F-iney, bred by exhibitor c. AYRSHIRE. Judge and Stewards : Same as for Jerseys. Best bull, any age One entry.—G. Watt's Jock, 3yrs, by Jock—Pansy, bred by S. T. Seddon, 1. Best cow or heifer, any age. Oue entry.—G. Watt's, by Sir CountDaffodil Sth, bred by S. T. Seddon, 1. DAIRY CATTLE. Best cow (any breed) in milk or in calf. First prize, truck of coal, value £3, given by the Taupiri Extended Coal Mining Company ; second prize, tea ; value, £l, given by h. B. Morton and Company. Two entries. —C. Dav's Lucy, by Cato, bred by exhibitor, 1 ; Geo. Watt's Butter Fat, 2. SPECIAL CLASS. The New Zraland Dairy Association, Mr Sprage, manager, gives a first prize of £3 3s ; second. £2 2s, for best cow any age over 3 years (on July Ist, 1398), any breed, in milk. Three entries.—C. Day's i Queen Bountiful 2nd, by Cicero 6th Lady Bountiful, 1 ; Geo. Watt's Butter Fat, 2. I FAT CATTLE. Judge and Stewards : Same as for Shorthorns. Best pair of fat oxen, any age. Two entries.—Gorton Estate's roans, September, 1594, 1 ; N.Z. Laud Association's white aud red and white, 2. Best pair of fat steers, calved sinca August Ist, 1895. Two entries. —John Fisher's, by Cadmus bull, bred by exhibitor, 1 ; W. S. Allen's, 2. Best fat ox, any age. First prize, £3 3s, given by R. and W. Hellaby. Three entries. —E. Allen's roan (bred by Rukuhia Estate) 1 ; Gorton Estate's roan, Sept. 1894, 2 ; W. S. Allen's, he. Best fat steer, calved since Aug. 1, 1805, three years old. First prize, value £3 3s, given by Kempthorne, Prosser and Co. ; second prize, manure, value £1 10s, given by W. S. Laurie and Co., Pyramid Bone Mills, Sydney. Five entries.—Williamson Bros.', 28 months, half-bred polled Angus, (bred by Rukuhia Estate) I; Edward Alleu's Hereford (bred by Rukuhia Estate), 2 ; J. G. Ward's red, Sept. Sth, 1895 (bred by exhibitor), h.c. ; Williamson Bros.', 32 months, half-bred polled Angus (bred by Rukuhia Estate), c. Best fat cow, any age. Three entries. —John Fisher's, four years, by Cadmus bull (bred by exhibitor), 1 ; J. R. S. Richardson's roan (bred by exhibitor). 2 ; N.Z. Land Association's roan, h.c. Best fat heifer, calved since Aug. 1, 1895, three years old. Two entries. —Joseph Barugh's dark red, Lady Wartle, December, 1895, (bred by exhibitor), 1 ; N.Z. Land Association's red (bred by exhibitors), 2. SPECIAL CLASS. Best five fat steers, calved since Aug. 1. 1895. First prize, value £3 7s 6d, given by Kempthorne Prosser aud Co. ; second prize, £l. One entry.—John Fisher's, by Cadmus bull (bred by exhibitor), 1. OTHER CATTLE. Judgii and Stewards.— Sime as for Shorthorns. Best pen of three heifers, calved since August 1, 1896 ; any breed. Two entries.—John Fisher's, by Cadmus bull (bred by exhibitor), 1. Best pen three grade heifers, calved since August 1, 1897 ; auy breed. First prize, Messrs T. and S. Motrin and Co., Limited, special value £2 2s aud 10s.— One entry. —John Fisher's, by Cadmus bull (bred by exhibitor), 1. Best pen three steers, calved siuce August 1, 1897 ; any breed. One entry. —John Fisher's, by Cadmus bull (bred by exhibitor), 1. SHEEP. LINCOLNS. Judge : Mr Wm. Gadsby, Patea. Stewards : Messrs Wm. Newell, T. McMiken, M. Anderson and Jno. Case. Champion Medal—Best ram (any age). Fencourt Estate's, shorn December 2, 1897, bred by C. Withell, 1. Champion Certificate—Best ewe (any age).—Rotorangi Estate's, October 29, 1897, bred by exhibitors, 1. Best ram, 18 months and over. The McNicol Memorial Cup, value £5 ss. Second prize, (iewt manure, third 4cwt. manure, given by the Gear Meat Preserving Company, Carr, Johnston aud Co., agents. Nine entries.—Fencourt Estate's, shorn December 2, 1897, bred by C. Withell, 1; F. R, Seddon's, shorn November, 1897, bred by W. Wilson, Wavcrly, 2; C.J. Storey's '"Cockey," shorn October, bred by Miss Watts, Clareinont, Wavcrly, h.c. ; C. J. Storey's " Doctor," shorn October, bred by Thos. Tanner, Esq., Hastings, c. Best ram under 18 months. Nine entries.—F. R. Seddon's, lambed August, bred by exhibitor, 1 ; C. T. Barriball's, lambed September, bred by exhibiter, 2 ; G. T. Barriball's, lambed August, bred by exhibitor, h.c. Best ewe, 18 mouths and over, suckling lamb. Seven entries.—Rotorangi Estate's, October 29, 1897, 1, C. T. Barriball's, November 16, 1897, bred by exhibitor, 2; C. T. Barriball's, November 16, 1897, bred by exhibitor, h.c. ; F. R. oeddon, November, 1897, bred by exhibitor, c.

Best pen of three ewes, any age, suckling lambs. Three entries.—Rotorangi Esiate's, shorn October 29 r 1597, bred by exhibitor, 1 ; C. J. Storey's, shorn December 1, 1897, bred by exhibitor, 2 ; C. J. Storey's, shorn December 1, 1897, bred by exhibitor, h.c. Best pen of three ewes under 18 months, Six entries, —F. R. Seddou'a, August, bred by exhibitor, 1, C. T.

Barriball's, August nrd September, bred l.y exhibitor, 2; F. R. Seddon's, August, liivd by exhibitor, h.c. Bt;*t pcii of five nuns, under 18 months, Five entries.—F. R. Seddon's, August, !>r;d by exhibi'or, 1, J. Barugh's August and September, bred by exhibitor, 2 and h.c. Best pen of ton ewes under 18 months. One ent.y. Fencourt Estate's, August, bred by exhibitor, 1. LEICESTER (ENGLISH). Champion medal-Best ram (any age). —N.Z. Land Association's. September, | .shorn November, bred by F. C. Murray. Champion ccrtificote—Best ewe (any j age).—Matamata Estate's, August, shorn November, bred by exhibitor. Bes; ram, 18 months and over. Five entries —N.Z. Land Association's, September, shorn November, 1,2 and h.c. Best ram, under 18 months. Six entries. N.Z. Land Association's, August, bred by exhibitors, 1; xMatamata Estate's, August, bied by exhibitors, 2 ; Gorton Estate's, bred by exhi- ; bitors, h.c. Best ewe, under IS months. Six | entries N.Z. Land Association's, : August, bred by exhibitors, I ; MataI mata Estate's, August, bred by exhibii tors, 2; Matamata Estate's, August, I bred by exhibitors, h.c. Best ewe, 18 months and over, suckling lamb. Four entries.—Matamata Estate's, August, shoru November, bred by exhibitors, 1; N.Z. Land Association's, August, shorn November, bred by exhibitors, 2; Matamata Estate's August, shorn November, bred by exhibitors, h.c. Best pen of 3 ewes, any age, suckling lambs. Four entries.—N.Z. Land Association's, August, shorn November, bred by exhibitors, 1 ; Matamata Estate's, shorn November, bred by exiiibitors, 2. Best pen of 3 ewes, under 18 months. Five entries. —N.Z. Land Association's, August, bred by exhibitors, 1 ; N.Z. Land Association's, August, bred by exhibitors, 2; Matamata Estate's, August, bred by exhibitors, h.c. Best pen of 5 rams, under 18 months. Four entries. Matamata Estate's, August, bred by exhibitors, 1 ; N.Z Land Association's, August, bred by exhibitors, 2 ; Gorton Estate's, August, bred by exhibitors, h.c. Best pen of ten ewes, under 18 months. Three entries. —N.Z. Land Association's, August, bred by exhibitors, 1 ; Matamata Estate's, August, bred by exhibitors, 2. EOMNEY MARSH. Judge and Stewards : Same as for Lincoins. Champion medal—Best ram (any age). —Jos. Barugh's, August or September, 1895, shorn November 18th, 1897, br«d by exhibitor, 1. Champion certificate—Best ewe (any age).—No award. Best ram, IS months and over. Four entries.—Jos. Barugh's, August or September, 1895, shorn November 18th, 1897, bred by exhibitor, I ; VV. S. Allen's, shorn October, 1597, bred by exhibitor, 2. Best ram under 18 months. Four entries.—Jos. Barugh's, August or September, 1897, bred by exhibitor, I and 2. Bess ewe, 18 months and over, suckling lamb. Two entries. W. S. Allen's, shorn October, 1897, bred by exhibitor, 1. Best pen of three ewes, any age, suckling lambs. Two entries. —No award. Best pen of three ewes, vnder 18 months. Four entries.—Jos. Barugh's, August or September, 1897, bred by exhibitor, 1 and 2. Best pen of five rams, under 18 mouths. Two entries. —Jos. Barugh's, August or September, 1897, bred by exhibitor, 1 ; W. S. Allen's, September, 1897, bred by exhibitor, 2. Best pen of 10 ewes, under 18 months. One entry.—W. S. Allen's, September, 1897, bred by exhibitor, 1. SHROPSHIRE. Judge : Mr Walter Wilson, Maogatoki, Stewards : Messrs J. J. Graham, F. R. Noble and Wallace Main. Champion medal —Best ram (any age). —C. Day's, bred by F. W. Burnett, 1. Champion certificate—Best ewe (any age).—F. W. Burnett's, lambed March, 1594. shorn November 23rd, 1897, bred by W. F. Inge, by Proxy (5489) imp., lamb by Tewkesbury (imp. J, 1. Best ram, IS months and over. One entry. —C. Day's, bred by F. W. Buruett, 1. Best ram under 18 months. Eight entries.—F. W. Burnett's, October, 1897, bred by exhibitor, 1 ; F. W. Burnett's, October, 1897, bred by exhibitor, 2; Geo. Ballard's, June, bred by exhibitor, c. ; Geo. Ballard's, July, bred by exhibitor, cBest ewe, 18 months and over, suckling lamb. Six entries.—F. W. Burnett's, lambed March, 1894, shorn November 23, 1597, bred by \V. F. Inge, by Proxy (5489) imp., lamb by Tewkesbury (imp), ] ; C. Day's, bred by exhibitor, 2 ; F. W. Burnett's, lambed September, 1894. shorn November 23, 1897, bred by exhibitor, h.c. ; Geo. Ballard's, shorn October, 1897, bred by exhibitor, c. KOR EXHIBITION ONT.Y. F. W, Burnett's, lambed March, 1594, shorn November 23, 1597. Bred by W. F. Inge, Tamworth, England. Sire, Doncaster Royal (imp.) 5977, E.S.F.B. Best pen of three ewes, any age, suckling lambs. Five entries.—F. W. Burnett's, September, 1894, and October, 1890, shorn November 24, 1897, bred by T. E. Upton and exhibitor, 1; C. Day's, November, 1597, bred by exhibitor, 2. Best pen of three ewes, under 18 months. Five-entries. —F. W. Burnett's, September, bred by exhibitor, 1 and 2 ; C. Day's, August, 1897, bred by exhibitor, h.c. ; C. Day's, August, 1897, bred by exhibitor, h.c. Best pen of live rams, under 18 months. Three entries —F. W. Bur- : nett's, September and October, 1897, bred by exhibitor, 1 ; C. Day's, August, I 1597, bred by exhibitor, 2. Best pen of ten ewes, under eighteen ; mouths. Two entiles.—F. W. Burnett's, September and October, 1597, bred by exhibitor, ] ; C. Day's, August, 1897, bred by exhibitor, 2. OTHER SHEER. Best pen of twenty crossbred ewe hoggets. One entry.—N.Z. Land Association's, bred by exiiibitors, 1. Best pen of twenty crossbred wether hoggets. One entry.—N.Z. Laud Association's, bred by exhibitors, 1.

FAT SHEEP (SHORN). Jddoeh : Messrs Gad.sby and Walter Wilson.

Stewards : Messrs L. B. Ewen and Hurd-Wood.

Best pen of live longwool or crossbred wetliers of most money value. Two entries.—N.Z. Land Association's, bred

by exhibitors, 1 ; C. J. Storey's, bred by exhibitor, 2. Best pen of five Down wethers of most money value. Two entries.—Geo. Ballard, 1 ; C. J. Storey, 2. Best pen of ten freezing shsep ; gross live weight not to exceed 401 b. Firs'; prize, £2 2s, given by the Shaw, Saville and Albion Shipping Co. Three entries. —Waitoa Estate's, bred by exhibitors, 1 and 2 ; C. Day's, bred by exhibitor, h.c.

Best pen of five lougwool lambs open for sale at 15s. First prize value £1 Is, given by the Union Oil, Soap and Candle Co., and £l. Oue entry.—W.. Chitty, 2.

Best pen of five shortwool or crossbred lambs, open for sale at 15s. First prize, value £1 Is, given by the Union Oil, Soap and Caudle Co., and £l. Four entries.—James Anderson, 1 ; C. Day, 2 ; W. Chitty, h.c. Best pen of 5 freezing sheep, twotooth. Five entries.—C. Day, 1 ; N.Z. Land Association, bred by exhibitors, 2 ; C. Day, h.c. Best pen of 10 cross or half-bred lambs, suitable for freezing. Three entries.— C. Day, 1 ; W. Chitty, 2.