Annual Show.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume IX, Issue 2753, 18 November 1887, Page 2

Annual Show.

MASTERTON" PASTORAL AND AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION.

President, E. S. Hawking; Vice-Presidents, Edwin Meredith, G. Beetliam; Ho.i. . Treasurer, H. H; Smith; Secretary, Thos. Mack&y; General Committee: DavidCwman, A. W. Cave,'T. E. Chamberlain, H. Elder, Farqulmr Gray, D. Guild, W. lovns, Alex.'Johnston, William Lowes,- Jus. Maoara, Walter Mace, R. R. Meredith, W. Buiek, Jas. Muir, Thomas Parsons, W. Perry, John Raynor, Jas, Boss, F. Shaw. Jas. Stiickey, J, C. Vallance, Job Vile, A, Walker, R, H. Welch, H, G. Williams ; Executive Committee: T. E. Chamberlain, F, Gray, D, Guild, John Hessey, T. Parsons, W. Perry, James Ross, Jas. Stuckey, A. Walker, R. R. Meredith, H. G. Williams A, Johiißton, TnE third annual show of the Masterton Pastoral and Agricultural Society was hold yesterday (Thursday) at. Messrs Lowes and Jems' spacious sale' yards, llcnall Street, and the Society are to he again congratulated on its success, as the weather was simply delightful, and the attendance .large—about 3500—and 'the wholo arrangements were carriod out without a hitch of any kind Grave doubts were entertained about the weather on Tuesday and Wednesday, as Captain Edwin had predicted heavy wind_ and rain, and, contrary to expectations, the rain came on both days named, but on Wednesday evening,' things began to brighten, and yesterday morning old Sol burst forth in all his glory, a midsummer day followed with just sufficient wind to make things very pleasant. Looking at the Show from a sheep and cattle point, it cannot bo termed a big success,for although there were some exceptionally line entries in both classes, the general average was poor ■ compared with previous years. In these classes, the past unfavorable season lias left its marks, as the stock from a point of breeding were A 1, yet the condition of some were a long way below Show form. In horses, there were in numbers, breeding) and condition, exhibits that even the great Canterbury Society would be proud to own, and as for Implements those who are in a position to judge state that it was one of the largest exhibitions - seen iu the North Island, the varied and ntimorous entries covering fully an acre of the show ground, To say that things wont off swimmingly would only conveya slight idea of the day's success, us thera was such a porcaptible "go" about everything that the visitors appeared as though they had not timo to thoroughly inspeLt and examine the whole of the events and exhibits, which led to the suggestion that the Society should contemplate ere long, tbmtonsion of tho show fur two days. A visitor on the ground from the Lower. Valley, noticing tho pleased and ex-, cited faces of tho largo crowd-both' old and young—remarked that it was more like a gigantic pic-nic than anything else and that the Committee deserved all tho praise that was liberally bestowed upon them, for providing such an excellent; day's pleasure for everyone. The ground was iu- capital condition, not a particle of mud, all surface obstacles in the shape of stumps and stones cleared away, giving the horsemen plenty of room to show off the paces of their mounts, and the " whips" to exhibit, their animals' best action and their bright harness and vehicles. To demonstrate the progress of mechanical power, Mr George Heron's new traction engine in full steam glided about the ground like a thing of life, going in and out, among the exhibits and turning round in a surprising manner. Host Toohill of the Royal Hotel was kept busily employed with his staff of waiters, quenching the thirst of his patrons. Mr F. D. Pelting hud a' lively time withhisnumerouscustomers but was quite equal to the strain, and satisfied tho:n as fast as they nude a claim upon his viands. He placed .ut capital lunch before the Stewards and Judges, there being plenty of everything, and of good quality. Mrs Preston's fruit stall did such a roaring trade that there was scarcely anything left to pack tip when the day's business was over. • A shooting gallery, itinerant cheap Jack,'/ and several smaller " businesses," . appeared to drive a good trade, tho manner in which some of the proprietors amused their audience and extraeted their loose coin' from them being something remarkable. The proceedings of the afternoon were greatly enlivened by the pleasing strains of Mr Pearsons Private Band, which rendered some, excellent music, at short intervals. One of the most interesting exhibits a( the show was a pair of yearling Deer shown by Mr Jamos Harvey, the Doe lie caught on the Gladstone Hills and the Buck, : tVliosi! antlers wero about a foot in length, was obtained by 11 r' Harvey, from Nelson. The pen where these two animals were shown was surrounded the whole afternoon, the juveniles taking a great intorcst:in the strangers.

HORSES. .. •;. The thoroughbreds were represented by the Premier, Piscatorious, Lord Mandevilli s , 5 Dan O'Gonnell aiuLGrand Duke, tho'whole of them being in the |iink of condition, and showed • themselrcs off to perfection In the ringMr P, F, Tancred's old horse The Premier again secured the honored position, Piscatorioiis. taking second place. Mr Tancred's handsome chesnut colt Orator, by The Premier—Gossip, and a yearling filly,<of the same breed secured first prizes, also his cl\esnut filly Mascotte by Biindoora In class C. IVZ. Stud Book, Mr Vallance took first and second with two handsome colts by the Duke of Edinburgh from Rose D'Amour and Ruth. In the extra class for thoroughbred stock, Mr W. Neill's prize for a yearling by Lord Mandeville fell to Mr J. Macara, Mr Carman taking Mr A. Eraser's special prize. Mr B. Kimberley's prize for Grand Duke's progeny brought outa strong field, there being eight entries, among which were some likely looking youngsters; We'.should like .to seo' more of this class of stock in our shows as it tends not only to bring the sires prominently before the public, but shows the breeding capabilities of the mares—a most important thing to those who go in for this kind of stock. Thero was a capital show of ponies, the first prize for under fourteen hands falling

to Messrs Cockburn Hoood & Walker, under thirteen hands to Messrs Williams &• Beethara. Weight carrying hacks brought out a field of elevengood cross- country horses, Mr "P. Shaw's Grace-and Mr G. Burnett's Sandy gaining .first and. second honors, the Wairarapa show decision being reversed, fl3 .Sandy . bdat Grace at Carterton, in light weight hacks the judges had their work cut out, as twenty-three aspirants paraded before them, and it must bo confessed that they were a handsome lot of horses. To show the importance attached to the decision we might mention that the judges on seeing the formidable array of horseflesh, dismissed them for half un hour a and went to lunch, as they no doubt thought it was necessary that their minds should not be occupied with any other matter while giving their decision. After a good deal of trotting caiiteriiig, and walking exercises, the award fell to tho Wairarapa show winner, Messrs Williams & Beetharo'B Fleurde Lysj Mr Baigent's Lily coming second. Ladies' hacks brought out auother strong field, thirteen fair equestriennes contesting for the honor of the blue ribbon, The judges' decision in this case did not agree with public opinion, as it was thought that there were several horses that from all points were immeasurably superior to Rata, In single Buggy horses there was keen competition Mr Sexton's gelding beating a field of niue. Mr John Yates Ruby received premier position in the dry brood hack maro class and Mr M. Riley for best mare for breeding weight carrying backs, There was a good show of young stock in this class Mr Elder's Brunette taking the two year old prize and Mr J. MaOara's colt the yearling prize, there being five entries in each competition. In draught entires Mr Frasers Laird o'Lnrgo was again victorious ontofa field of three, Gladstone second, a\id Avon third, For best mare there were live good specimens entered Mr R Oockburns Darling receiving tbo judges verdict. There were some capital teams shown, the horses being in ' grand condition, with harness that redacted credit upon our local harness makers.

CATTLE. Though this class of stock was numerically strong the general condition was not first class. In Purebred Shorthorns the principal competition was in bulls calved prior to 1884, and cows of any age. Mr J. C. Vallauco's Sir Hercules gaining tho. former, and Messrs Williams and B:'etkam's Ro'aii the latter. Mr- J. ('. Vallance' also secured first places for 3 year- old and yearling heifers, In Grade Shorthorn Mr Duncan McMaster was to tho fore with his two year old bulls, gaining Oral- and second places. It was a noticeable feature in tho Shorthorn class that thoro.- wero soveral of Mr McMastcrs strain exhibited, showing that he has helped to 'improve the breed of cattle throughout tho entire district, " Cow of any age" was taken by Messrs Williams and Beetham, while for heifers Messrs F. Gray and W. Mace divided honors. In Herofords and Ayreshires there was scarcely any competition, but for dairy cows the judges had twelve excellent milkers placed before them, Mr A. Elkins' Nance being the favourite, Mr Stuckey's fat cattle were not to be beaten, and although there was not much opposition in this class the Rangitumau Bullocks fully deserved the awards they received,

SHEEP. There was a great falling off in this class both in number and condition of the entries. In Merinos and Cotswolds Messrs Cockbum Hood and Walker had everything their own way, the Champion ram in the latter class being considered an excellent specimen ol the breed, Thero was an improvement in the Lincoln class, some of the pens being exceptionally good and received special mention from the judges Mr John Raynor again carried off the lion share' of prizes including two champions for rams. In Romney Marsh the competition was between Messrs E. W. Dorset and W..8. Allen who divided the prizes, the former winning tho Champion for rams, and the latter one for ewes with lamb at foot. ■ Mr Stuckey secured the majority of the prizes, in Southdowns, including the champion, and also carried off the honors for sheep for freezing purposes, there was'soino very good sheep in the fat class. Mr D, Carman's pen of five wethers any breed and a pen of five sheep under 30 months both taking first prizes, after keen competition.

The competition in this olass was limited-to Messrs Elkins, Allon mid Carman, the majority., of the prizes falling to the former, whoro exhibits seemed unapproachable'-for breed'and general quality. '"•./'„'',

IMPLEMENTS. '■.. r ;.-\y ; This was bha principal feature of i'lio' show and deserves nlorc than passing notice, as it was admitted to be. the best scen;iu this district, there beingevery .class of agricultural implement on the ground from a light plough to. a thrashing machine. Tho most striking of-theso exhibits -was "Mi' George Heron's now six h.'p. traction engine " Invicta," from tho worts-of " Avelm* and Porter." Englaud. This was in full steam and connected with one of Clayton and Shuttlewoith's new and improved thrashing machines, and when the p»ir were going at " full speed ahead,'' the show grouud resouilded with the hum of the thrasher. An improved elevator' - by Messrs Ewington and Son was also connected with this machinery, the whole of which was'-under the control of Messrs Burton (engineer) and H.,McLeod, who guided the engine in its travels around the ground in a very masterly manner. Among Messrs Reid and Gray's exhibits, and for which, the firm received, nine first and four second prizes, were a New Zealand." twine binder, fitted with; one of Gray's patent knotters and adjustable reel, the machine having steel shafts throughout. To show the popularity of these machines, the representative of, the firm informs us that they sold 104 last year, 44 of the number going to tbef'Oamaru district alone. Tlroyhad double ploughs steel and cast shear

heads, swivel arid conlters,and a. double, plough straight from the anvil made" from hammered steel, a splendid specimen of smiths work; A patent drain plough intended to work most effectually in clayey subsoil was shown by tho firm, the implement making, a mole drain, from 17 to 20 inches below • the. ■■ surface, ' This. implement is to remain in the district, having been purchased by Messrs Williams and Beetham. -Two thirteen coulter grain drills on the forced feed principle, two disc harrows with feed attachments and travelling gear and shear legs for-regulating the discs to ensure uniform cutting over any sur-, face. For a cheap and convenient Turnip, Mangold and Rape seed sower the judges highly commended ono tho firm had on exhibition, especially as it was entered in the wrong class for competition, and was not awarded a prize in consequence. A two horse power, a set of flexible cast chilled tripod harrows, were also shown, also anew light seed harrow, which the firm states, in gaining in favor in ' the South Island, as it does not cover the seed too deep, and is one of the bast pulverisers extant. Messrs Reid and Gray are large employers of labor, fully two hundred hands being employed at their, Dunedin Works, Messrs P; and D. Duncan, of Christchurch, who gained eight first and four second prizes, had an excellent collection of implements, among which were a Samuelson's Reaper and Binder Hill-side ploughs, light single furrowed ploughs, and three double furrows; A seventeen Ooulter Drill for seed and grain, with small si'ed box attached, was shown, having double feed caps, an improvement that must commend itself for uniform sowing on either rough or smooth ground, in fact, it would do its work well anywhere, A broadcast sower, corn crusher, disc harrows, with travelling attachment, and a Cambridge roller, with sowing cannisters attached, were also-on view, the latter being for either turnip or rape sowing, A comfortable and inexpensive garden seat was among the exhibits, an article that should commeud itse'f to our Park Trustees, if they wish to replace the. present dilapidated ones in that favorito pleasure ground, A horse hay raku, an improved horse hoe and ridger combined, . trees for four hoiso yoke, light and heavy harrows, double horse. powerharrows and cultivator, were among the list of entries and were all made by the exhibiting lirin, of which Mr E, McEweu is.the Masterton agont, Mr James Ross our local agricultural implement maker was nob far behind the other exhibitors, he taking 6 first aud 4 second prizes in this class having among his entiies 2 .single furrow ploughs, scarifier and moulder "-combined, horse hoe, light, medium, and heavy barrows, a combined wire strainer and splicer which should provo 'an invaluable machine' for fencers and farmers. Hoalsoexhibitcd an improved sowing sheet, two Solway wool pre:>s, one of the latent improved,the mechanical power of which is simple and effective, also a di c harrow of Booth McDonald and Cos,' make. Mr Ross also had.some usful farm and general Carts and deserves great' credit for his enterprise in this direction which should moot with every encouragement of the settlers of this district, Mr T; E.Cbainberiain was also an exhibitor of implements sending i' good collection from his Upper Plain farm.

VEHICLES, This class was also well represented Mr E. Dixon who took three first and 1 second prize, having eleven exhibits ranging from a spring trap to a twenty passenger drag. The latter vehicle is one, that deserves all thai'can be said about it, for from a trade point of view it would be a credit to any establishment, being well and substantially finished, and was one of the best vehicles on the groung. 'Thu drag has been constructed to carry, twenty passengers —four in the boot and the remainder inside—to the order of Mr F. Hood of .the Club Stables and will be a valuable addition to his plant. Ah Crated Water carrying van, family, waggonette 5 double, aiul 2 single seated buggies, also a singlcceated piano buggy were among Mr Dixon's exhibits all of which wero finished in an excellent workmanlike manner. Mr J. Ro3ss gaiued 1 first and 2 second prizes in this class he having 3 double seatod, aud 1 singlo seated buggy, besides a putnam, spring trap and other vehicles the reputation of his establishment being upheld for general excellence and artistic finish,

Miscellaneous. MrW, Whitt, of the Queen'street 'Furniture Warehouse had a very in : viting exhibition on-the ground, consisting of a sitting room and bedroom duly furnished, showing it off to the best advantage. He had a siiitcja-maroon rep, • occasional chairs in embossed velvet, with card tables, book case and ovory household requisite, Mr Ulliott of Queen .Street,.had ;i nice collection of saddlery exposed 16 view, arid Mr 0. Collier; an in terostingcxhibit-of colored wool-mats from his Jubilee Woolworks, which attracted considerable'- attention, especially from the fair sex', sbmo.'of tho work being exceptionally good;. Williams and' Barker had a collection of earthernwaro and lime, that. Was highly commented upon by tt'ejudges, as was Mr T. Parsons exhibits "in- ale. aridstout. In the horseshoeing com;, petition were seven entries,-the ever victorious R. Crawford, of Carterton, taking first prize, /Kibblewhite eV Cameron being second.. -' A protest hasbeen entered by the second prize 'winners,' on the grounds that :the prize: was given to a horse shod with: heavy hunting shoes, whereas the rules were that the horse, should be shod with light hack shoes', .Mr D,.Donald, exhibited, his Stump : Extractor on.the : ground, and tested its power on sqmo' of the stumps in an adjoining paddock to the satisfaction of a large orowd of practical men.

: LEAPING MATCH. . -.-.". .;'. The committee in providing for this event intended that none of the jumps should be disturbed' and that the horses should either go over or come down, consequently the aninials that had been used to knocking' down temporary hurdles found that they had to "rise' 2 - to themyand manywere;.'tlie spills that happened. The jumping was on the whole fairly good, but (he

riding was far'from being Al. Mr Bidwill's Tawera, the winner of the i Wairarapa show jumping, refused to] take the jumps-iirhis usual style and, 'fas put out ofJfin the first round. The contest was of an exciting nature owing to the baulking of the horses and-the-numerous spills. H. D'Arcy.on. rfenellacame down twice, and succeeded in cannoning against another horseman causing the pair to dismount suddenly, J. Lyons came a cropper at the first jump, and was knocked senseless for -some time, severely shaking himself, and damaging his face. Mr Mahon on his colt, got over the big jump before his horse, the roan just managed to get to the top and tbeiu'olkl baok, the horse and rider parting company in mid air. Bmck, on Painter, ploughed the ground on getting over the first obstacle, and Crawford on Tommy was loudly cheered for coming down at the jump and mounting again quickly, showing clever horsemanship. The riders of Tui and Zephyr—both Maories-r----were greatly admired for their careful riding, the opinion of the spectators being equally divided among them. They gained first and second places respectively. The following is the list of prize dinners ;

HORSES-Lioht and Draught. Judges—Colonel Fraser and Mr W.' Lance. Stallion over 4 years, 5 entries ;• P. fVTancred's ch s The Premier, by Malton— Revoke, 1, A. McCartney's br s Piscatoriouß—Fa,uny Fisher 2. Colt foaled since August 1,1884, r entry: P. F. Tancred s die The Orator by the Premier—Goaßip 1' Filly foaled since August 1, 1884, 1 entry: P.P. Tancred's ch.f Mascotte, by Bundoora, 1; Filly foaled since Aug 1, 1886, PF Tancred's bf Verbose 1

Class C in N.Z. Stud BooK-Colt fouled since August 1, 1885, 2 entries; J. C. Vallance'sbc Boaz, by Duke of Edinburgh-Ruth 1, J. C. Vallance's bo Duke D'Amour, by Duko of Edinburgh— Rose D.Amour 2. Filly .foaled since August 1,1885, 3 entries ; Williams and Beetham cli f Frolicsome, by The Premier 1. Dry Breed Mare over 4 years, and upwards, 1 entry; W. Mace's br m Barbara 1. Maro in foal or with foal at foot, 2 entries; Williams and Beethams' g m Lady Maud 1. Dry Brood Mare, 4 yoars and upwards, 3 entries: W. Mace's br m Mischief 1

Extra Class,—Yearliugcolfc or filly by Lord Miuideville, two eutries: J. Macara's bay gelding, 1; yearling oolt or filly, 1 entry, D. Carman's Chestnut Filly 1; Oolt or Filly Foal by Grand-Duke, 8 entries: B. Kiiuberley's i, bred by J. Fuller, Greytown, 1, B. Kimberley's c Iron Duke, bred by M, Riley, Greytown, 2 ; Entiro Pony age, 13 hands or under, three entries : H. 'P. Tinuioraniji'fl at Albert, 1, E. Darley'sbr st Admiral, 2. Pony mare or goldinp, 14 hands and over 13 "hands, 6 entries': 6.' Hood and Walker's grey maro, 1, W. Coopor's cr p .Cigarette, 2. Pony mare or gelding, 13 hands and under, 8 enfcrios; Williams and Beebham's chestnut pony, 1, P. P.. Tancred's General Spec, 2. Woight carrying hack, any age, up to 15 stone, 11 entries: F, H. Shaw's blkm Graco. .1, It. Burnett's ch g Sandy, 2, J, Ibrn's oh in Doris, h c Light Weight Haok up to 11 stone, 23 entries; Williams and Beetham's ch g Fleur de Lvs, 1, S. E. Baigent's bin Lilly, 2, Wardell Bro3' br H Ned Kelly, hc, Ladies Hack, shown in side saddle, 15 entries; Miss Sexton's ch g Rata. 1, T. Parson'B b g Gladiator, 2. J, lom's chg Comus,by Gladiator, he. Pair Buggy Horses, shown in buggy, 1 entry : J. 0. Vallauco's Pakeha and Maori, 1. Pair Buggv Ponies, 14 hands and over, 2 entries':,J. 0. Vallance's Timothy aud Titus, l.'-'C, Rogor's ch m. Bunny aud Creamy, 2., Pair Bucgy Ponies, 13 hands and under, 1 entry: Williams and Beetham's ' Rough and Ready, 1. Single Buggy Horse, shown" in Buggy, 9 ontries : Jas. Sextan's bay gelding 1, T. Ray's b g Nominator 2. Dry brood hack mare, 4 years and up* ward; 6 entries: John Yates' br m Ruby 1, A, Stewart's ch m Lass* of Glenshie 2. Hack mare in foal or with foal at foot;'2 entries: Thos. Parsons' blk m May 1, T, L, Thompson & Co's' m with foal 2 Mare for breeding weight : carrying hacks, in foal or foal at foot; 5 entries, M, Riley's in Barbarian 1, Walter Perry's bin Polly 2. . Filly foaled since August 1, 1885; 5 entries; Elder and Uo.'b br f Brunette 1, R. flqrnblow's rn fV; Dan O'Connell 2. Filly foaled since August 1, 1886; 1 entry:. John Raynor's fby Lord Mandeville 1. Colt or gelding foaled sinco August 1.1885; 5 entries: Jas. Macara's brown colt 1, Williams and Beetham's g c Rongakaka 2. Oolt or gelding foaled si'ice August 1,188S; 2 eutries: Jas. Macara's blk gelding 1. Best horse, 16 hands or under Suitable for dog eart; 3 entries; F. H. Shaw's blk g Kara. Best cob, 14J hands or un^ler; V entries. Williams and Beetham'sdbin Muriel 1, Jas. Ross'b g Lazy 2; Coaching Stallion: 1 entry: G. Gunderson's d b st Kemp, by Campden, 1. . Draughts.— Judges—Mossrs Anderson and Laurie, ; Stallion over 4 yoars; 3 entries: A. Fraser's b st Laird O'Largo 1, John Harding's bat Gladstone 2, G. Watson's bst Avon h.c. Colt foaled since August X 1885-j 1 entry: W. Millar's colt 1 1. Colt foaled since August 1, 1886,;. 2 entries: F. Gray's db c Prince 1, Donald McEeuzio's b c Young Laird 2W Mare iir foal or with foal at foot; 5 qntrios': R. Oockbum'B b in Darling 1, T. h. Thompson and Oo.'s m 2, JohnYateß.br m Bonny h.c, Filly foaled since August 1,. 1881; 3 ontries: W, B. Buick's b f Joss 1, W B Buick's b f Graco % Donald 'MoKenssio'sg f Minuie he. Filly foaled- 1 sinco August 1, 1885;-2 ontfmj}'s. Campbell's f Blossom, by Gladstone 1, F. H. Shaw's b f by Priiiee: Arthur 2. Filly foaled, since August lv,' 1 entry: John Yates br f by.: Gladstone 1. ■ Gelding foaled sinc'o'August 1,- 1884; 1, entry: VT B Bmck'r dk Kg. Clyde 1.Geldiiig foaled Bluce August 1, 1885 ; ;' l' i-iifry: F Gray's bg Duke'l. Gelding foaled since August 1,188(1;, 2 entries: T.L.. Thompson and. Go's g byVlaird O'Largo, 1, TL Thompson and Co's g by Laird O'Largo 2.. Gelding, any age,' h regular work ; 3 entries :.D,-Carman'Bb g Boxer. 2, John Caffery&.bg Sam'E c. Team.-.thrso plough horSes! harnesßed ;; 2. entries: T, L Thompson 'and' Co lj Williams and Beetham 2. Team two plough horses,: harnepsed j v d entry r Williams arid Beetham. J. Teato -five waggon horses; 2 enfcrio^ : i T .P>Letfc's4,. A Burnett's 2. S.year'ijld oolt or filly by Gladstone; 1 entry.: Ptiray 1. .V : 'CATTLE. '

Judges Measrs F. Gray, Guild and Morrison.'' ~'■;.. .'■ i . ... '.'.'PUREBRED' SnORTHORN.-Buir Calved prior to July, 1, TBBi, )4 'entries'; J. 0, Vallance's Sir Hercules by Father Christmas, l-i F,Gray's.Taiwfiantiaby'Yeoman 2. Bull calved aiuoe July 11884, 1 entry -rW.-Mace'aßalodh 1. 'Bullcalved.since. July 1.1885; 2 entries-D, Carman's Cast ir, 1; Williams aaißeethata's Potai 2. -Butt calved since July'l,lßßo,;2 entries-T. L m'asßox, 1, Cow auy age, in calf ' of .with calf at, foot, 10 entries—Williams andfßeetham'a Pia&o 1;; T. 1. Thomp2j. Williams and Beetham's Roanh' & : Heifer' calyed since July 11884, 3 J. 0. talv

'ance's Rotorua 1. Heifer calved since July 1188G, 2 entries—J. 0. Valkice'srandwhyl. Grade Shomhopx-BuII calved since July 1.1886, 2 entries-D. McMaster'a Sara by, Trigunters Brunswick 1 j D, McMaster's Jim by. Count UnderlyJ.V. 2. Cow any age in calf or with 'cdfitfit foot, 7 entries—Williams and; BeecOTs Lilly 1-;.. J 0. Vallance's Gem h Williams arid Beetham's Daisy h (fcvneifer calved since July 1 1884;- 4 entnea^-F.. Gray's Maud.l;W Maoe'sh -tiM. %] Allen's Jennie h c Heifer calved Mnce ; . July 11885.5 entries-F. Gray's Lilly 1; , '*•' WB Allen's Dinah 2, Heifer calved since July 1 1886, 3 entries—P Gray's ■ fopsy 1. Heifer's calved since July 1, 1884,2 entries-W Mace's hby Merlin, 1, -Heifer's calved since, July 1,1886, 2 entries—W Mace's hby Merlin 1 . Purebred Herefords Bull calved prior to July 1,1884,1 entry—Williams ; . . and Beetham's Dauphin 1.,. Bull cal?ed\jgV, since July 1 1884, 1 entry-John, Ray« nor's Prince of Beauties 1, Bull calved since July 11885,1 entry-A W Cave's The Maori 1. Cow any age, in cdf or with calf at foot, 1 entryr-J StuckoyV Satin 11, 1. Heifer calved since July 1 11885,1 entry—J Stuckey's Satin 111, 1. ; Purebred Hereford Bull, any age, bred by Mr J. Stuckey, 2 entries—J. Rnynor's Prince of Beauties, I Grade Herefords.—Bullocks iujgajra 1 entry: Jas Btuckey's.2 bullocks'fSF Purebred Ayrshire—Cow any "age, incalf/'drcalf afc-foofc; .1 entry j J. Hesaey's Maryl; .'Bull calved since July 1, 1885; 1 entry:. J..Hessey's Prince Arthur 1. : ; r

Dairy Cbws.-*-Dairy." A .cow in milk; 12 entries: A. Elkins';Nance 1, 0, Dixon's Cherry 2, vlvß.-.Allen's Straw» berry highly commended. ;- Bum,- any 'breed— Bull any breed other than pedigreo; 2 entries: W. B. Allen's!, 1,- Johnston's2. Fat Cattle Bullocks any age," 2 entries: J. Stuckey's 2 bullocks 1. Best Fat Bullock in the yard, 2 entries: Jai Stuckey's Hereford 1. Best fat cow or., heifer in yard, 1 entry; Jas Stuckes* Hereford 1. . < ~ Calves—Pen of five calves, any breed, calved since July 1, 1886, 1 entry :.D. Carman's 1.

sheep.. :; Judges, Merino, Lincoln", Cofcswold, and Leisester Messrs" , A Lyons and Simpson, fcoraney Marsh, Shropshire and Southdown Messrs Cobb and McKay, Fat Sheop-Mr McKenzie, Merino in the wool—2 ramajtor 18 months, 3 entries, Cockburn HfPf and Walker, 1, 2 and- highly commonded. One ram over 18 months, 8 entries: Cockburn Hood and Walker 1, 2, and highly, commended;''' Lincoln in the wool—2 rams under 18 months, 4 entries, Williams and Beetham 1 and 2,. J Rayner's hiphly commended, 1 ram under 18 months, 0 entries, J Baynor's 1 and [champion, Williamß And Beetham 2 and highly commended. 2 ranis over 18 months, 1 entry, Williams and.Beetham 1. l'r'am over 18 months, 3.ohtrics, J Rayuor's. 1, 2 and champion,-. Williams and Beetham highly-commended,.. 2 ewes under ,18 months, 3 entries, Williams and Beetham 1, JUaynor 2 and.Jiighly commended. 1 owe uiidor 18 months, 3 outrlos,;. John, '{Ray iter's ,1 aud 2 ( WiUi-ims & Beetles highly commended.. 2 ewos. ove?Tß months, 2 entriesj=Perry Bros''; 1, John Rayuor'B2, l.e.we over 18 months,' 2 entries, Porry Bros' 1, JRaynorV.2, 2 owes with Lincoln lambs at ..f00t,2 entries, Johu Rayner's 1, A ( W Gave ?Y

Leicester in ,tub Wooir-2 ranis oveir 18 months, 3 entries; D, Carman *!• and 2. 1 ram over 18 months, 3entries.) -D, Carman T and 2, Williams and Beetham he : ; •;'•;.. . IT" Romney Marsh in the Wooft&fams under 18 months, 8 entries; E. wnjorset 1,2 and champion, W. B, Allen hef 1 ram under 18 months, 5 entries: E: W. Dorset 1, 2, Champion, and Murray Roberts & Co's * prizo, W. B. o 1 ram over 18 months, 2 entries; E?'W. Dorset 1, W B Allon 2.2 owos unde> 18 months, 3 entries.: W B Allon i ;atul 2, 1 ewe under 18 months, 3 ontries": ; W B Allen 1 and 2, 2 ewes over 18 months, 4 entries; W B AHeu 1. 2, and hc, ft'ewe over 18 months, 4 entries, W B Allan 1 2, and hc. 2 ewea with Romney jambs at foot, 4 entries, W B oAUeiji 1, 2, Champion and'h c.. 5 hogcet entries; John Ray nor 1, : ' Shuopshiee Downs in wooL-jjjkraini rams over 18-. months, 3. entrfeaihjaf Stuckey 1, Cockburn Hood and Wiser 8 1 ram over J8 months, 3 entries;;;: Jas Stiickey 1,/F,H Shaw's 2, Cockburn Hood ?rid Walker he

SouthdoWns in Wool—2 Rams under 18 month's; 3 entries Ja3 Stuckeyl and ■■■ champion;' Williams and Beethaui's 2 and , ti c, i ram under 18 months.;jj, -entries: •-....: JasSfciiokoy 1, Williams andj |j|jtham 2 i.- y .... I and h c." -2 rams over 18 entry; •••:- ■ Jas Sfcuckdy 1. 1 ram over 18 months, . i entries:: Ja3 Stuckey l,sobkburn Hoodf; •" and Walkor 2, Williams'and Beetham ho ..,„'.; CoTSWoifi.iN Wooi—fffo rams uhJer ■-.<,', 18 montliSj'4 ontries .1' 'Cockburn Hood i, J-V and 1 ram months,, 4 entries. Cockburn Walker, 1, 2; hOv - • pd champipL ■; 2 rams over 18 months., : ■..'• 1 entry i Giickburn flood and Walker, , ■ ..': 2. lram.ovor 18 months, 3 entries!.-.-. Oockbnm Hood and Walker,!, Oockbunfy,!"'; '. Hood..and Walkor, 2, Cookbern Hood/".!:. and Walker; ho. 2 ewes under'lß •'.'.' ; months, 21 entries: Cookhuru Hood and :•" Walker, i arid 2. 1 owe under 18 months,, '. '2 ontriesj:'] Coekbum Hood and Walker, ; '. bred by exhijjifcors, never shorn, Jflttd 2, '.',.'. OiiyssßftisD in Wool- Cockbu* Hood.',. and Walker, 1 and 2.." ' : . --fif.SijEEp' SifQiuKlj WetliQra, any •,...•• breed,!under 18 months, 1 eutry; Jas, Stuckey* itf 5 wethers, any breed, under 3p;nn>Dth'Bj i entry ; Ansjus McMaster 1. .■„..•.' s'wethorSi, any breed, under 42. months, 4 ontries £1) Caruiau, 1, E Meredith 2, Slarabs^'pentries: F..H Shaw'«,':< 1, W : ;$s -BHlJpjiVty Walter Perry's h, o, sewe» -::,.:■ any age,.#^utrioß: John Raynor, 1, 0"; it.'; Carman 2.' <Jk . : ■■';■s'■■ iSHEBP FOB Ff BEZIKO- klM of 5 sheep. uude?ilß nion'ths,f'2 'ontries: '";-ly NJaaStuckey, 1, Pen of 5 sheep, upder : 30■'months, 6 entries; D Carman 1. : :, : .FIGS . :bU:;;f .V: . .:■' Judg6-i-Mr A MoKenzle : '<' ' Boar, longhaired Berkshire, over 12 nibnt«,'2 ontries :■ W B Allen I,AElkins .;.' 2, Sow, longhaired Berkshire, over 18--,';;.;{'£ months, 2 en,trioß: A Elkins, Imported, 1 p'; '£ 1. Sow, smoothhajred Berkshire, "ovgr • 12 months, 1 entry: AvEllinß-;p Jfafy •'. ■; Yorkshire, ovor |2 months, -|.. efltry^fi '.! . ./; ■Carman 1: Boar, monthß, I entry |A Eikjns,*- ; 6 Yorkshire;ovor-}2mi)iith|;:lentry;; s'■■;,: ■{ Carman,'l. Sow andlitter.anybreed;!.&■s entry; A Elkine, 1 ..'■■' • '' :! :JQ. tfARMIAG & DAIRY IMPLEMENTS*. ''.: Judges-Messrs AW Cave and. J ' Bidwill, ..'. ',-:■■•_. Collection implements, by anv maker 2 entries,; Lowes and lorna, made by ■■ Reid and Gray, 17 implements,;!, ft MoEwen;:.made by P and P. Duncan, W implements, 2, Collection implement! • " manufactured'in Wairarapa North and ' South%d exhibited by maker resident- • in these, districts, 1 entry, 11 implemented ,'•' 7a»j.lt6sß, made by exhibitor, 1, .Coffee. \ ;' jioff implements in use on »M»larm in * Wairarapa North or South*4jfcrr:-.- T E Chamberlain's'pollection of farm irapiev: > menta: various; 1,5 Double ' Furrosf '•> ■;'■■.•■" Plought,4entries;-: E.,McE«ren'B, made, '.''. "x by P and D Duncan, 1, Jioyeaand lorns' ;? made by Eeid and'Qwy, s: '2;. Heavy

Bingld furrow wheol plough, 1 entry : J Robs, made by exhibitor, 1. Hillside plough, 1 entry : E McEwen, mado by Pand D Duncan, 2, Garden Ploukli, 1 entry : Jns Robs' garden plough made by exhibitor, 1. Turnip Cutter, 1, entry : John Raynor's nude by R Horpby and > P and D Duncan,\ 1, Lowes and lorns' ', •• yorill plough, Reid and Gray, 2. Cultiva- _„.'' 2 entries; E Ewen, Cultivator, P '•>'; and D Duncan, 1. Horse hay rake, 2 ,;. '.entries: Lowes and lotriß, by 'Howard & "v _-'"Spna,-l;E. McEwen, byP &D Duncan , "2, Broadcast sowing machine; 2 entries: ;.,.•., ' E McEwen's broadcast sower by P and D ':' '■ ■ 'Duncan 1, Lob es and lorns 1 18ft broad- "'. cast Turnip sower, by Reid and Gray, 2 Uom and Seed drill: E McEwen's ,corn ... _ seed drill by P and D Duncan 1, Lowes ' ' and lorns' turnip drill by Reid and Gray .', ; .... 2, Set light harrows; i entries: Jas Ml'.. -Ross 1, J Ewington 2. Set heavy harrows; 2 entries; Jas Ross, made by . ."exhibitor 1, E McEwen, made by P and D Duncan 2. Local made straining goar; 3entries: Donald Donald 1, J Ross2, Geo Dixon he. Set of disc harrows; 1 entry; E McEwen by P and D Duncan 1. Set of disc harrows, with sowing attachment; 2 entries; Lowes and lorns by Reid and Gray 1, J, Ross mado by . .exhibitor 2. Cambridgo roller with €ving attachment'; 1 entry: E McEwen P and D Duncan 1. Reaper and ider ; 2 entries: Lowes and lorns' by Reid and•• Gray,.. 1, E McEwon's by Samuelson '2< Reaper, and mower; 1 entry: Lowes-and,lor)is''by Reid and ' Grayl, draining tools; 1 entry: Lowes and lom's mole draiu plough by '•; Roitfarid Gray I.' Winnowing machine; ■■'; ,1 entry:. Lowes and lorns' No 2 "Winnower byßeid and Gray 1. Draining'TilcS) not less than 25 each; 1 entry: Williams' a'ud.Barker, exhibitor's agents, 1. Churn"; 1 entry: John Raynor's Turner's Patent Combination Churn 1.

BUGGIES, CARTS AND VEHICLES Judges—Messrs Faulkner and Morriqfr son.

Best Farm C&rt, 1 entry ; Jas Ross 1. Best cart for general purposes, 1 entry: John Caffery hc. Singlo seated buggy, 3 entries, Jas Ross 1, E Dixon 2 and hc. Double seated buggy, 8 entries: E Dixon 1, Jas Ross 2 and h c. Spring Cart; E Dixon 1, Jas Ross 2. Waggonette, 2 entries: Edward Dixon 1. SADDLERY AND MISCELLANEOUS, Judge—Mr S. Von Sturmer '-jjjfjlfoat Collection of Saddlery and 1 entry; Jas Elliott 1. Scoured wool, 1 entry; C Collier 1. Cask Colonial Alej not leE3 than 5 gallons, Thos Parsons he. Bottled Colonial Ale, 1 entry, Thos Parsons 1. Bottled Colonial Stout, 1 entry, Thos Parsons 1. -. Extra Exhibits—Lowes and 1 jmb three horse swingletrees by Iteid and Gray 1, and garden seats 1. C Anketoll's WmdniuTmado by exhibitor 1, Jas Ross' , .Medium Harrows- by exhibitor 1, John Vile's Cliucbo Press by exhibitor, price £4.1,.. Donald Donald's Guidon Spray Syringe 1, Eihvard Dixon's van, and four- • in-hand drag h c, G Heron's thrashing machine by Clayton and Shutthnvorth 1, G. Heron s straw elevator by Ewingron

and Son 1, G. Heron's traction engine by H - Evelyn and Porter l t 0 Collier wool mats I (gm T, W Whitt drawing-room furniture 1 and ' collection of.carpets 1. Shoeing Competition - Judges, Messrs Lyfurd and Murdock McKonzie, 7 entries —R Crawford 1, Kibblewhite and Cameron 2, R Crawford h c Leaping Match. Judge Colonel Eraser. 13 entries, . Hunia's Tui 1, J Ross, Zephr 2, Cave's Grasshopper 3.

MASTERTON HORTICULTURAL *$ AND INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY. • SPRING SHOW. . The annual Spring show of the Society was held in the Drill Shed yesterday, and notwithstanding the fact that it took place earlier in the season than usual, the display of exhibits was 'fairly satisfactory. The attendance of visitors during the afternoon was ; somewhat tliin, but in the evening . the building was crowded almost to suffocation, fully one thousand persons

admission. The tables in the Ipfcentre of the building were nicely ar■r"" ranged with pot plants of various kinds, cut flowers, boquets, and vegetables. The side tables to the right and left of the building were reserved for local industries, fruits &c, whilst in one of thecprners near the stage was a refreshment stall, under the managefent of Mrs E, Tayler of the local Ut depot. Several. special exhibits, which we will refer to later on, added considerably to the success of the show. POT PLANTS. In this class the entries .were not quite so numerous as 911 previous _ casions, but those that were exhibited were not' behind in quality. The principal pr'z>takei' in this class was Mr. James Russell, of' Kuripuni, who appropriated no less than five first, five second, and three special prizes. In the all comers class for the best 24

pot plants, Mr 0. Thompson, of the Victoria Nursery, took first honors, ilrs Caselberg ■ being second with a r§ally"iphdice.' assortment; the latter "lady being also' : awarded a special . prize for the best collection of petunias. '■ '•"• Mr W.-'Evcrett exhibited a very atfcrnc- •., tiyelioquet-of rare flowers, for which ■ lie was awarded'a first prize. The

:• display, of. cut flowers were pretty; well ,;'.': tbesameafllast.BpriDgandhadit not :■'■':-:l been for thV-recent heavy raiuS the ' 'jfehibits in this particular class would ~:i. Toave excelled anything yet shown. £r /There was a very fair display of roses, the principal prizes being carried off by Miss Eockell and Mjss L. Beard; in pansies Miss E. Walker carried off ■';..'■ -the palm, In Snapdragons some very '"'.-' choice varieties were ahown by Mrs , ; ' R. Donald whe secured first and second '■■'■■ prizes. Mr W. • Everett showed a pretty assprtment' of goranjums fori flhich lief as.parded first prize and' alpo compapiled, . The fable, liqiid, %,an| bridal coquets were' sweetly pretty. * and.kenly competed for.- The, former '-' prize waVcarried off by r Miss FreetH arid the two latter by Miss, F.-Perry.'; In the .children's class, Um Ji Perry' obtained first prize for hand boquet, and Miss A, Walton.for. the table boquet/ the .letter lady also securing first prize for-the best pot plant in flower,, A'lpecial prize wis awarded '• to Master H, Perry for a nicely got up * •;:■ - hand boquet ofsativeflowers.; Master • H. Gar'dner.succeeaed in defeating a

; host of young ladies for'the best fern .' . .in pot, -Mr G,;M. Park showed a' **'-. very nice single and double fuchsia;and ' AJjtr'A. J. Eawson a, choice collection native-fern.-

: . fruit, • ' Owing to the early period of; the fruit season in which the show was held the entries in this class were very

small. Mrs E. Tayler showed several varieties of desert and culinary apples which were in splondid condition. Several lots of strawberries were ex-, hibited and for quality were equal to previous spring shows. Some fine heavy samples of gooseberries were shown for which Mr A. Blkins secured first and second honors.

■VEGETABLES. The entries in this class were very favorable, and'althotigh not quite so large, the vegetables were slightly better than last spring, The display of fable cabbages was very good, the first and second prizes being accorded to Mrs Payton and Mr F, \V. Parker respectively. In white and yellow turnips the principal awards fell to Mr Elkins, -as also did the lettuces, peas, and potatoes. Mr W. Everett showed some really fine samples of rhubarb, and Mr J. Carpenter broad beans. Mr E. Johnston secured first prize for the best keeping onions, and Mrs Casolberg first for a bunch of eschalots. For the best collection of vegetables, Mr J. Fitzgerald secured first place with eight splendid varieties. Mr J. Cooper deservedly carried off first prise in marrows. Mrs Boddington and Mrs Chalmers exhibited a very choice collection of preserved bottled fruits, the former showing some that had been preserved since 1882, which, when cxamined,wero found to be quite equal to similar fruit preserved during last season.

DISTRICT FARM PRODUCE. In addition to the prizes offered by the Society in this class the Masterton A. and P, Society offered prizes in ssveral sections. The principal exhibits were in tatter, cheese, haras, and bacon. For the best table butter Miss Buick and Miss Harding took first and second prizes for some nicely done up and well flavored pats. Mrs W. B. Allen and Mrs Caffrey took first prizes for cheese and eggs. For the Agricultural and Pastoral Society's prizes, of which Messrs Barratt, Kempton, and Jackson were the judges, Mr W. Buick gained first, and Mr T. Brown second honors for the best keg of salt butter. The butter prepared for export was of splendid quality, the first prize falliug to Mr D. Eeid of Garterton, Mr Buick being second. In bacon and haras the exhibits were the best, both as to quality and quantity, we have ever seen at any of these shows. Mr S. Haigh of Groytown, who for years past has been renowned for Lis bacon curing, and once again reigned supreme, although he was closely rim by Mr A. Phillips, who ontered one or two very enticing samples. In hams, the exhibits were of very high class quality, but the palm was carried off by tho over victorious Mr H. Campbell, who succeeded in wresting first honors from two of the best makers in the Valley, Messrs Haigh and Phillips. MISCELLANEOUS.

In addition to local productions, Messrs Williams and Barker showed a splendid collection of Hudson's earthernware, pipes and pottery, fireclay, tiles, and almost every description of sanitary goods which wore favorably commented upon. Another feature in the Show was the splendid exhibition of several white and majenta wool mats prepared by Mr C. Collier of the Jubilee wool works, Waipoua. Judging by the specimens exhibited, we are of opinion that thoy would prove equally as good as the imported article, and if properly worked up Mr Collier should establish a flourishing industry in Masterton. A semi-rotary pump, was also exhibited by Mr Pickering. Mr T. Dixon exhibted for show only, a nice collection in the Apiarian class, consisting of moveable comb hive, artificial foundation, honey in the comb and extracted, also apiarian appliances. In penmanship there were a large number of competitors, Miss Mabel Walton taking first prize in the girl's class, and Master G. Cade in the boys', the penmanship in both being very neat and eligible. M r L. Cook exhibited some really first class specimens of paintings on glass, Very fair pencil drawings were shown by Miss J, Perry and a son of Mr A, Hathaway. In oil paintings there was a magnificent display. In this art Masterton has an acquisition in the person of Mrs Brodie, a recent arrival from the Old Country, where her works of art have gained great prominence in the Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh, and also at Glasgow and Dundee. This lady exhibited two original pictures, one a domestic scene at Home and the other a Maori whare on the banks of a stroam. Both paintings were highly commented upon, as were also several very choice views of Now Zealand scenery by Mr Thomas Donnelly, our well known local artist. In knitting and crochet work, Miss Kate Hill deservedly gained first honors for her splendid exhibition of fancy work. Mrs S E. Gapper came in for a share of admiration with a neat crochet quilt on which was artistically worked in the centre, the Lord's Prayer.- In fancy work, Mrs Tabiteau undoubtedly gained first honors with her really beautiful array of fan pockets, and 'Other fancy work-,:which was.shown jn a glass case. Mrs Blarber iand Miss J. J. Morrison also received;, special; attention for their niacrame : ahd -hohi- ■ ton lace. Mr J. Kibblewhite exhibited a. nice case of : white coral-and.'Mr Bradbury,a case of staffed birds!,; Mrs r..H.;Sutton's manfcle-drjpe was yery fajorahly commented uporij as. was ssb a/pajr 'of' sqx, : knitted by MisslG. - flolmes. /Specimens" of. embroidery,, made by an embroidery: was exhibited by. Mr Ingle. : Mrs P." B, 'Chaimers'' display;. of Native' rnafs.. •Was very mudh admired, In cgneT Treen had on view ft nice assortment of baskets, frames and brackets, for which she obtained first prize, Miss E. Hockley, a little girl of twelve, gaining second'place with some beautifully made articles. A nicely finished bracket, in leather work, was exhibited by Miss Bessie Perry. . An exquisite work of art, in the shape of a ( vase of wax flowers, made by Miss E. ' Perry, called forth special comment. The three latter were the pupils of Mrs J, H. Murray, who must have been highly pleased, with the high ■ compliments that were passed, Messrs i Eutzner Bf6s exhibited one of. their i cyclone syringes, and Mr D. Donald ■ a patent garden spray. MrH.Ras-

musson was awarded a special prU for ornaments made from knotted woods.

During the evening Pearson's Private Band contributed in no. small measure to the success of the show by seme well played selections. Great credit is due to the committee, and also to their energetic secretary, Mr Haines, for the satisfactory manner in, which the whole of the procoedings were carried out. The prize list will appear in our next issue. The usual monthly meeting of the Masterton Road Board takes place tomorrow.

Owners of race horses are reminded that the nominations for the handicap Hurdles; Flying, L V J 0 and Martinborough Handicaps are due with the Secrotary of the "Lower Valley Jockey Club to-morrow ovening at 9 o'clock. All the old Councillors, with one exception; have been re-elected for tho Wairarapa South County. Mr Wm. Wratten, the new membor, has beaton Mr J. Tully by sixteen votes for tho Awhea ridint'. The funeral of the late Mrs H. S Wardell took plaoe this afternoon in tho Masterton Cemetery.

Messrs Lowes and lorns announce their noxt stock sale on Wednesday 25rd. The ontrius include, sheep, cattle, horses, eto Messrs Lowes and lorns have just received a consignment of two splondid bulls from Canterbury, bred by W, Iloag Esq., which will be for private sale for a day or two. Breeders will do well to call at the yards and teo these splendid animals. The Rev J. 0. Andrew, and Messrs T Mackay, and R. Maunsoll have been elected for the Cashpoint Riding, Mr D. Crewe for Pahiatua, and F. von Reden for the Alfredton Ridin? of the Wairarapa North County Council. Messrs Lowes and lorns an extensive sale of jewellery, Watches, clocks, suites, pins, bracelets, pendants and general fancy goods for Saturday next,

Messrs Lowes& lorns sold at their yards from the show, this morning. Thecxhibits attendance was not large, but bidding was spirited. On account of Mr Boag, Canterbury, 1 bull-Mr Moredith, 32 guineas; 1 bull, Mr Meredith, 17 guineas. On account o< D. MoMastor—One bull, D. Carman, 10 guineas. On account of D. Carman, fat sheep, 7s. Horse 3, vehicles, &c, various owners at market ratcß.

Afire broke out at tho Wellington Club on the Terrace Wellington at a quarter past 3 o'clock this morning and although the tiro brigade under Captain Page was aoou in afctoiulanco it baffled their efforts for an hour. The fire wa3 confined to the South East corner of tho building and did damage to the cxtout of £I2OO.

The Greenwood family mado their first appearance in Masterton last evening, tho Theatre Eoyal being filled for the occasion with a large and enthusiastic audience The programme was opened by an instrumental duet and the first notes struck by Misses Nora and Ruby on the splendid piano of the Company indicated that a concert of a higher class than thoso which usually favor country towns was in store for tho audience. As the overture ceased a charming little boy, a pretty page of seven, stopped on to the stage and recited in bell-like notes " The young Orator." Then Miss Agatha sang "Poor Wandering One" with great success, displaying a sweet expressive and carefully trained voice. Miss Ruby, who undertakes the livelier pieces in the programme, delighted the audience with her vivacious "Over went the Captain;" but the vocal gem of the evening came from the eldest sisterMiss Maribel The instrumental solos of the last named lady, both on the violin and piano were also musical treats rarely enjoyed in Masterton, while the piano solo of Miss Nora and the violin solo of Miss Agatha deserved the warm applause with which they were greeted. Tho vocal trios, "Three Little Maids" and " Here's a how-de do" wero simply delightful, and fairly carried the audience by storm. We have not in this our modest record of the concert particularised the encores, simply because they were too numerous for our space. Almost every other item in the programme was redemanded. The Greenwood family have become popular in Masterton, and everyone who take an interest in artistic music, gracefully and pleasingly expressed, will no doubt be at the Theatre this evening. Mrs Greenwood, who pre- ' sides so ably at the piano, and her accomplished children are most good natured in responding to the wishes of tho audience, and the conscientious manner in which they carry out their advertised programme is most praiseworthy. Thoy appear this evening for the last time in Masterton, and present a new programme.

Now that the warm summer weather is with us,'and the holiday season close at hand it certainly behoves the fair sex to at once see to it that their season's nardrobes are fully prepared, and nowhere oan this be better effected than at the Wholesale Family Drapery Warehouse, Tc Aro House, Wellington " In this connection.we" would point out that although we have had a large run on white embroidered robes, in boxes, unmade, we are still, from recent additions, able tfl show a good selection fronj 9s Gd to 455, at Te Aro House, Wellington]; ri _ ' : .Wk are also showing anj. admirable choice of coloured Zophyr robes j and bisquit robe dresses, also; in boxes, unmade, from 17s 6d to 37s Cd. '"■ ,We have a variety of new tennis cloths,'at IsSJd per yard,'a lot of oharming mozarabiquo striped muslins, yery elegant,atlOJd por: yard, in all cqlours, ja) Te. Arfl House, Wellington, I ■-''.'_: ■ As a- marvel of oheapness, 'Und as an article will make up very grajefully, we would invite inspection of a lot of.oreme crepe cloth, 80in wide, Cd per yiard at To Aro -House.Wellington. ' > •; ■, ■■ -..