MASTERTON A. AND P. ASSOCIATION.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XII, Issue 3951, 30 October 1891, Page 2

MASTERTON A. AND P. ASSOCIATION.

President, A. VV. Caye; Vice-Presi-dents, Farqubar Gray and William Lowes ; Hon. Treasurer, Henry H. Smith ; Secretary, Alex. Walker ; Assistant Secretary, W. Sellar; General Committee —Messrs D. J. Cameron, E. E. Chamberlain, T. E. Chamberlain, Donald Donald, David Guild, John Hessey, James Alacara, Edwin Meredith, John Macßae, James McGregor, Robert McKav, Donald McKenzie, Walter Perryi J. P. Perry, A. R. Perston, Joseph Renall, Alex. Stewart, T. VV. Wardell, H. G, Williams.

THE ANNUAL SHOW.

The fifth annual show under the auspiceaof the Masterton Agricultural and Pastoral Association was held in the yards of Messrs Lowes and lorns, Eenall-Street, yesterday, | and was, from every point of view, the most successful ever held in the district. From early in the morn visitors were pouring into town — some from Eketahunn, some from Mauriceville and the Taueru, and hundreds from the Lower Valley, and shortly before noon Queen-street presented an exceedingly lively appearance. The town was indeed enfete. The interest displayed in the annual exhibitions at Mnsterton has from year to year increased, the entries have grown better, both as regards numbers and quality, and the attendance of the public has grown larger. But the show of yesterday exceeded in every respect the expectations of the most sanguine. It is computed that over four thousand persons were upon the grounds, including visitors from the whole of the surrounding districts and various parts of the Colony. Whatever arguments may in the past have been raised in favour of amalgamating the two Wairarana shows, or of abandoning the Masterton in favour of the Carter ! ton, no one who visited the Masterton show yesterday could fail to observe in the enthusiasm of the officers of the Association, the quality of the exhibits, and the demonstration of appreciation of the public, sufficient to warrant the settlers of this end of the district in making a determined stand against any move in the direction indicated. .Although special trains were not on this occasion run for the convenience of visitors to the show, the Railway Commissioners granted special excursion tickets for the day, which were taken advantage of by hundreds of persons from Wellington, Lower Valley and the Bush Districts. The train to Wellington in the afternoon was delayed till 4.35 to give visitors an opportunity of returning to their homes. The weather, thanks to a beneficent Providence, was delightfully fine, the extreme heat of the summer sun being tempered by a peculiarly refreshing breeze. About the show itgelf we shall have more to say anon. The arrangements for the exhibition were much more complete than those of last year, everything possible being done to ensure the comfort of visitors, and the convenience of exhibitors. The officers of the Association worked well to a man, and deserve the greatest credit for the success attending their efforts. Particularly assiduous in their labour?, and courteous in their demeanour were the President (Mr Ai W. (Jave), Vice-Presidents, and the Secretaries (Messrs Walker and Sellar). The judging was got through as early as possible, and gave very general satisfaction. The music discoursed by Pearson's Brass bund was as usual of the highest class, and was much appreciated. The young men from the country, who are as a rule so flush of funds on these occasions, were afforded every opportunity of investing their surplus cash. From one conspicuous stand could be heard the voice of the irrepressible " cheap John," eager to catch the eye of the bidder, and from another that of the mrqnitous owner of a " table of fortune," or a " spinning jinny." All appeared to do a roaring trade, and were withal satisfied. The publican's booth, under the able supervision of Mr E. J. Searle, of the Star Hote}, was literally besieged, and a capital " biz" must have been done. The refreshment stall, run by Mr A. L. Whyte, of Carterton, was well patronised, as were also his luncheon rooms, where viands of the very be3t quality were dispeused galore. The fruit stall of Mr Jumps Wickens received its share of patronage, as might have been expected. Although, as we said before, the publican's booth was well patronised throughout the day, >t is to the credit, of Mr Searle, as also to Sgrgeant Hannan and bis staff of police, that there was absolutely no demonstratioas of rowdyism Indeed, there was an entire abeence of those gentry who as a rule display an anxiety to make an exhibition of their pugilistic powers. The whole proceedings of the day were got through without the slightest hitch, and about five o'clock the public returned to their homes, thoroughly satisfied that they had witnessed in the show ot J the best ever held in the district. Tq describe the various exhibits as they deserve would be impossible in the limited space at qor disposal. We wjl}, however, give a Vrief outline of the reipeotiva glasses as they appear in the catalogue. The first on the list is

HORSES. Iu thoroughbreds the competition was not by any means keen, there being only eight entries in all. The .chanimon prize for thoroughbred was fcajjgn by Mr Macßae's well known sire Administrator. This favourite stallion' was mucV'adnnred by the public, and will no doubt maintain that excellent reputation which be has already gained. A fine nlly Jby Master Agnes was shown by Mr James Macara, which was awarded a first prize. The champion prize for best thoroughbred mare was awarded to Mj? Bujck's chestnut mare SurpentVne. " (Ooaciijng staljions were exhibited by Messrs J. IJevonshjre, W. Hercock, and E. Harris, none of whici) call for special comment, There were sixty-three entries in draught horses, and the competition in each class was keen. The champion award for draught stallion was carried off by Mr G. Watson with his VeH-known stallion Nil Desperanduin, This lioifse appeared yesterday in the very pink of condi'tionj' aijd n:sy be said to have beeu the most attractive stallion on the ground. It is quite unnecessary for lis to elaborate upon hisEaauy good qualities, so widely circulated has his 1 reputation gjready become in this d'strici. The other stallions in this class were Hero, Mar quis of Salisbury, M'Gregor, and Premier, the former b,eing favourably commented upon by a good many, and carrying off second honours. Mr John riessey's Darling, bred by R. Hescott, Kiccarton, took the champion prize for best draught mare. There was a good show of yonng stock in this class, Mr John Ilessey being one of the principal priee lakers. Two,

fine teams of plough horses were shown by Mr James M'Gregor, of the Manaia, each carrying off first honours. For waggon horses it may be safely stated that those exhibited by Mr J. Harding would be harJ to beat in the colony. They fully deserved the award they were given by the Judges. The competition in the miscellaneous class of horses has never been greater in this district, and come fine stock was shown. Messrs J. and A. Morrison took first honors for pony mare or gelding under fourteen hands, and Mr John Mac Rao Grst for pony mare or gelding under thirteen hands. Miss Edith Baird took 6ret for girls pony mare. In the weight-carrying hacks, fit to carry sixteen stone, there were four entries, Mr John Macßae taking first with Apple Cross. There were seven entries in thirteen stone hacks, Mr George Heron's Toptborn being awarded first, and Mr J. Macara's Hareiequin second. No less than fourteen horsos faced the judges in ten stoue hacks. And a fine looking lot they were. To pick the best horse out of such a group was a matter of no little difficulty, and aj a matter of course there were differences of opinion as to what constituted a good hick. The award of the judges, towever, fell to Mr A. M'Kenzie'a Torohuuga, which is indeed a grand specimen of [ the noble steed. Messrs Lowes and lorns' Robin took second in this class. There wpre five entries in lady's hacks in general use, T«>rohunga (cleverly ridden by Miss A. Yates) again carryoff first honours, with Mr J. R. Nicol's Prince Imperial (ridden by Miss Gallagher) second. Mr Farquhar Gray's buggy ponies took first prize, ha did also Mr H. G. Williams' fine black buggy horse " Blackwood." The latter was also successful when shown in a dog cart made specially by theMasterton Blacksmith and Wheelwright Manufacturing Company. The competition in the remaining sections of the class was not great, although some splendid animals were shown.

CATTLE. A far better exhibition of cattle than at the last show was made. In Shorthorns alone there were no less than forty-nhi9 entries, and some fine beasts were shown. Mr A. W. Cave's Tuki, by Duke ot Ock, took champion prize for bull, and Mr F. Gray's Taiwhanga first prize for bull calved since July 1, 1890. Several very nice Shorthorn cow 3 were exhibited, Mr 0. F. Vallanee taking champion prize, whilst the heifers were creditable specimens of their breed. Mr Farquhar Gray's Red .Prince was awarded first for Grade Shorthorn bull, and Mr W. M'Kenzie's bull first for bull calved since July 1, 1890. Nine Grade Shorthorn cows were shown, Mr C. F. Vallanee carrying off first honours. The young stock was also exceptionally good. Mr John Rayner's Here-* ford bull, Prince of Beauty, was awarded first prize, as were also Mr G. Wheeler's cow and heifer in the sam e class. Mr John Hessey was the principal exhibitor in purebred Ayrshires, and took several prizes in this class. Mr Alexander Walker was the only exhibitor in Polled Angus, and took two first prizes with a pair of grand beasts, bred by Messrs Elder and Co. Mr Charles Wagland's dairy cow in .nilk was awarded first, and Mrs T. Tanltersley's second. The fat catile exhibited were quico up to the usual standard. Mr A. W. Cave was awarded first and special for a bullock which wquld hold its own in any show ground in the Colony. The same exhibitor took first and special for fat heifer.

Sheep. One of the features of the show was, as usual, the exhibition of sheep. In nearly every class there was good competiton, and some excellent sheep were shown. In Lincolns in particular was the competion keen. The champion prize in this class wns carried off by Mr John Rayner, of the Taratahi, with a ram seyen years of age, which has been exhibited throughout tie Colony and has only once been beaten. Messrs Perry Bros, of the Taratahi, were also very successful in Lincolns, being awarded u'rat honours in severs sections.

The only exhibitor in Border Leicesters was Mr John Heasey, by whom a number of fine specimens of this breed were shown.

In Romney Marsh sheep there were some excellent exhibits. The two principal exhibitors wera Messrs Farquhar Gray and W. B. Allen, of the Taratahi, the former taking champion prize with one of the best rams ever shown on the ground. Mr A. W. Cave carried all before him in So'Uhdowns, whilst in Shropshire Downs Meems A. M'Kenzie and Williams and Beetham were the only exhibitors,

Messrs Hood aud Walker and Alexander Walker divided honours in Cotswolds Merinos, it may be mentioned, were conspicuous only by their absence.

In fat sheep Messrs Perry Bros, and A. Walker were the most successful. Sheep for freezing purposes were well represented, some excellent specimens being shown. The principal exhibitors were Messrs Perry Bros., A. Walker, W. M'Kenzie, and Williams and Beetham.

poos. There were altogether about a exhibits in the canine class, thf greatest competition being in sheep clogs. Mr C. Gardner's Glen took first prize in this section, *nd Mr T. L. Thompson's Vice second. Mr C. Gardner's Toss also took first for cattle dog. PIGS. The show of pigs was really a very creditable one. ' Indeei, a ! better has not been seen in tya'sterton for some years. Mr Robert M.'Lellan took first "with a capital specimen 'of ihe long haired Berkshire boar, and first for smooth haired Berkshire boar and sows. Mr W. Perry was awarded first for long haired Berkshire sow. Mr A. Elkins was the only exhibitor in Yorkshire pigs, taking first and ' second with boar and sow. For best sow apd" litter Mr Vaster Perry took first, as be did also for the best fat pig in the yard. Three firsts were obtained by Mr A, Walker for Chinese pigs. VEHICLES. A show of vehicles like that made yesterday has never before been seen 'in,ihe Wairarapa, and would be hard to beat in the colony. Altogether there were thirty-one exhibits, the chief exhibitors being the Masrerton placksmith and Wheelwright Manufactiiivflg Company. This firm took first for farm' eairr, sgrjng cart, dog cart, and rustic cart, with some really serviceable vehicles. Messrs "I'komas Wagg and Co., who have recently started business, took first for single seated buggy. This can easily bp understood when it is mentioned that Mr Edward Dixon is conohbuilder to the firm. Mr Jamefa Muir exhibited a fine specimen of a double seated bu n 2V, for which ho was awarded first

prize. Mr J. Harding took first for heavy waggon, and the Blacksmith and WheelwrightManufacturingCompany first for a collection of wheel vehicles. Mr D. Cameron, of Greytown, exhibited an Albert Phaeton, for which he was awarded first prize, Messrs T. Wagg and Co. taking similar honors for a Commercial Stanhope Gig. SADDLERY. Fine displays of saddlery were made by Messrs J. Elliotte and Townsend and Cowper, which were arranged in stalls specially erected for the purpose. The former carried off first honours, showing an assortment of saddlery and harness which is seldom seen in an up country town. IRONMONGERY. Two splendid shows of ironmonger, y were made by Messrs C. E. Daniell a;.d M. Caselberg and Co in separate stalls, which were in themselves a great attraction. It is almost a pity this class was not inserted in the prize list, for there on exhibition were all kinds of utensils so useful to the farmer—stoves, ovens, grates, pots, boilers lawn-mowers, wringers, buttercoolers, buckets, saws, etc.,

IMPLEMENTS. The great feature of the show was undoubtedly the exhibition of agricultural implements. In this class very few prizea were given, but notwithstanding, there was a display of all kinds of implements which would have done credit to the largest city in the Colony. The greatest attraction on the ground was, perhaps, the Wolseley sheep shearing machine, exhibited by Messrs Levin and Co, of Wellington. The machint was fitted up under a smal awning, and was driven by o.i< of Aveling and Porter's six" hors< power engines, worked by Mr R Burton, of Kuripuni. Mr J. D, Cruickshank, of the firm of Levin anc Cc, was in charge of the machine which was set in motion at interval.' during the day by Mr Hutchison, an expert. Altogether about a score ol sheep were put through, and farmers and others had an opportunity o judging the merits of the machine b] tha results it produced. The averagi time for shearing each sheep was abou four minutes, and a saving of half a pound of wool on the old cli| was effected, which is equal to the cos of shears. The machine can be worket by one man, and two hundred shee| a day can be shorn with ease. Thi machine has an 18 inch friction wheel with a small horizontal friction wbee working against it. The small wheel can be put in or out of touch with thi larger one by an adjusting lever, si that the operator is enabled to stop o; start at will. The motion isconveye( from the smaller wheel to the sheai itself by a flexible catsjut shaft en closed in a flexible tubet ; and by at ingenious combination of spur anc

I mitre wheels the machine is supplied with a hinged universal joint, which enables the operator to work at any angle, however acute, without throw* ing any part out of work. This is one of the most important specialities n connection with the machine. The cutting is done by a three-bladed knife working upon a tooth comb in the same manner as a patent horseclipper, the reciprocating motion being obtained by an eccentric enclosed in the instrument. The pressure of the cutter on the ccmb is regulated by a tension screw on the back of the shear. The shear is held iu the hands of the operator just as an ordinary pair of shears would he, and he is enabled to clip every part of the sheep with equal facility, with the advantage over the common process that the labour, is very much reduced, he having simply to guide the clipper. All the working parta of the machine are covered with the exception of the comb and clipper. From the opinions expressed yesterday we should not be surprised to see th c machine largely in use in the Wairarapa before many seasons have passed, Another feature of the show was the exhibition of Gaskill's Patent Perpet> ual Straw and Hay Baler. This machine has never before been shown in the colony, and is an Englisl: patent, Messrs Booth, Machonald & Co., of Christchurch, being the Nen Zealand agents. The press works or the ram principle, and its capacity h twenty tons a day. The bales an seveuteeniuohes by twenty two inches and three feet in length, and th< weight about one hundredweight. Th< press can be worked by four mer (including the driver), the rootivf [lower being derived from a steam engine. The Masterton Blacksraitl; and Wheelwright Manufacturing Company, who are agents for Messn Wilkins & Field (of Wellington) Booth, Macdonald & Co (Christ church), and P. and D. Duncar (Christchurch), had on exhibition al kinds of agricultural implements including ploughs, lianows, chaff cutters, threshers, traction engines, etc. There was a novelty i* the shape oi a new style of double furrow plougr manufactured by M3ssrs P. and D Dancan, which attiacted somt attention from farmers. Th< plough has a new style, mould boards and skim skniths,and is adapted for hillside work. It turn 3 over a furrrow without any danger whatever of its falling back, which in itself is a thing which farmers can appreciate, Amongst the exhibits from the firm of Wilkins'and Field, of Wellington, was a useful draining plough, digging and ridging plough, a turnip slicer, and a cheese press, all of which are valuable agricultural implements. A chnff cutter and bagger, and a winnower were shown by Messrs Andrews and Bevan, whilst Messrs Lowes and lorns, as agents for Mesrs Reid and Gray t.Dunediu), exhibited a splendid collection of implements. Messrs Robinson Bros, of Carterton, and Messrs M. Caselberg and Co., had also on exhibition a quantity of machinery adapted to farming. Tlje Buckeye reaper and binder, exhibited by Messrs M. Caselberg and Co., attracted con siderable attentiou, as did also the reaper and binder shown by Messrs Robinson Bros, for the Walter A. Wood Co. The Hornsby reaper and binder, 1 which is well and favourably known in this district, was exhibited by Messrs 'Murray, Roberta and Co, Through unforaeen circumstances the Blacksmith and Wheelwright Manufacturing Co. were uuable to exhibit the Mc'Cormick Harvester, but the machine will be on view at the works within the next few days, Mr R. Burton exhibited a couple of s.;ts. of Wood harrows, and an eclipse folding elevator, s peculiarity of the latter"'being that' it economises both time and - labour. Mr C. Anketell's windmill was shown in working order, as was also Mr Dalrvmple's patent Btump extractor. Messrs E. "Welch and'D. Ronald exhibited some fine specimens of straining gaar. The New Zealand wool press, shown by'Mr James Muir, was a greater attraction than ever, and was awarded another firat prize. The cream separator, eyhibited by Messrs Wilkins and Field, of Well

ingtoo, which is cipable of working forty gallons per hour, attracted the attention of a great many farmers, and will no doubt when it becomes known find its way into nearly every dairy in the district. PRODUCE. In this class, it is to be regretted, there was but poor competition. The prodnc3 which was tihown, however, wap of first-class quality. Mr Allen took first prize for butter in kegs, and Mr R. F. Temple first for butter prepared for export. The latter, which was made by Mr Tait, of Dryerton, was an excellent sample, and wu3 packed in a manner which was highly creditable to Mr Temple, the exhibitor. For table butler Mrs David Donald took first honours, and Mrs Tankersley second Mr Hugh Campbell, of the Opaki, exhibited some fine samples of ham and bacon. Shoeing. There has always been a good deal of competition in the shoeing class, but yesterday there was mpro than usual, and some excellent work was shown. Mr Alexander Fraser, of the Masterton Blacksmith and Wheelwright Manufacturing Company, took first for draught horse shoeing, and Mr Edward Welch first for light horse. The success of Mr Welch is the more marked when it is pointed out that he competed with the champion of the Wellington province. Jumping Competition. ■, The jumping competition for horses was a great attraction. Some good jumping was done, Mr T. Thompson and Mr H. Welch clearing 4ft Gin and dividing honours. Hunters Competition.

Fourteen horses entered for '.his competition, which was also won by Mr T. Thompson with Knratea. The jumps were three feet six inches in height, with one water jump. The bint thrown out last year was taken by the stewards, and the jumping competitions, which arejleading features of the show, were got off at a reasonable hour.

PONY JUMPING. This event drew a large number of eDtriea, and was wou by Mr Pyke. TILTING AT THE KING. The interest displayed in this event was very great, and the Association is to be congratulated tor its enterprise in having it included in the catalogue. There were altogether nine entries. Mr R. Campbell, who bad apparently been at the game before, carried off first honours, and Mr C. Perry second. LOG SAWING AND HEWING. Another innovation, and one which will in time become very popular, was the log sawing and hewing competition, which was witnessed by a large and interested crowd. A log over two feet in diameter was sawn through by Messrs Eeystrup and Stevenson in the remarkably short time of luiin lOsecs, and hewn by Keystriip in Biuins ssecs. There were a number of entries tor both e7enta.

PRIZE LIST. HORSES Thoroughbreds.— Stewards—Messrs W £ Buick, Cameron and W Hirschberg ; Judges—Messrs D. Fraser (Rangitikei) and Stock (Napier.) Stallion over 4 years, John Mcßao'a The Administrator I, John fiuckridge's Egalite 2 ; Filly foaled since Aupust 1, 1890, James Macara's Princess Agnes 1 ; Mare in foal or with foal at foot, W B Buick's Serpentine 1; Coachiu? Stallion, J. Devonshire's Kemp 1, W. fiercook's Mazeppa 2, E. Harris' Black Maire, he. For Exhibition Falloon Bros' Young Berlin.

2 Draughts—Stewards—Messrs Brown, Gray, and Stewart ; Judges—Messrs I. James (Wellington) and David Buick (Palmerston North). Stallion over 4 years,Geoig9 Watson's Nil Deeperandum Champion & Ist, W. Hercock's Hero 2, W.B.Buick's Marquis of Salisbury h c ; Colt foaled since August 1, 1888, W. McKenzie's colt 1; Colt foaled since August 1,1889, J. Herbert's Ifoung Hero 1, J. Hessey's Prince of Avon 2 ; Colt foaled since August 1, 1890, Miller Bros" colt 1, R. Cockburn's colt 2 ; Dry mare over 4 years, in use, J flesaey's Gipsy 1, M Sullivan's mara 2, T E Chamberlain's Blossom h c, John Harding's mare c ; Mare in foal or with foal at foot, John Hesßey's Darling 1, F Gray's Blossom 2, Johu Hessey's c ; Filiy foaled since August 1, 1888— Robert Cockburn's filly 1, John Hessey's Queen o'Lar>>o2; filly foaled since August 1, 1889—Farquhar Gray's bay Glly 1, J. and A, Morrison's oily by Stauley 2 , filly foaled since August 1, 1890, John Hessey's filly Blaok Countess 1, T. E. Chamberlain's filly Darling 2; J Gelding foaled since Autrust 1,1888 — I James McGregor's gelding c ; Gelding foaled since August 1, 1889— T. E. Chamberlain's gelding Boxer I; Gelding or colt foaled since August 1, 1890— Farquhar Gray's bay colt 1; Gelding, any age, in regular work—James Mo Gregor's gelding 1, H. Vaughan's blk Gelding Datkie 2, F. P. Harrison's gelding Nugget, h.c, F. P. Harrison's gelding Punch, c. ; Best team of three plough horses—James MoGregor's tbreohorse team 1; Best team of two plough horses—James McGregor's two-horse team 1 i Best team of five bona fide waggon horses, in regular work as such —J. H, Harding's five-horse waggon team 1; T, Watson's fire-horse wagcun team, h.o ; Special: W. Hercock's, for best yearling colt or filly by Hero—F, Gray's bay colt 1; Special —Falloon Bros, for best yearlin? by Stanley— Miller Bros, colt 1, Dags Broß. bay colt Farmer 2 ; Special—Falloon Bros, for best two-year-old by Stanley—J and A Mormon's filly 1; Special—Falloon Bros, fornest mare in foal or with foal at foot to Stanley— Farquhar Gray's bay mare Blossom 1. HORBKS—MISCELLANEOUS.

Stewards—Messrs Donald Donald, Donald McKenzie and J. M. Meredith Judges—Messrs D. Fraser and Stock. 1 Pony mare or gelding over 18 and nol more than 14 hands—J. and /.Morrison's Adam 1, T. E. Chamberlain*i Mischief 2, Donald Donald's gray j Jumbo, he, J. H. Taplin's bay m Venus c. ; Pony mare or gelding 13 hands oi under —John Mcßae's bay Nonsense 1, A. A. Elkins' dark bay maro Comet 2 Girls pooy mare or gelding under 14 hands, to be ridden by girl—Editb Baud's ch Zoe, 1; Weight carrying back any age, fit to carry 16 stone—Johr Mcßaes o ? Apple Cross, Hoed and Walker's bay g Tom 2, Jesse Herbert 1 ! Charley 3 ; Weight carrying hack, anj age, lit to carry 13 stone—Georgf Hej,an!a Tqpthorn J, James Macara'i Harlequin 2, William "McKenzie'i dark bay g Buffalo Bill, h.c. : Hack any age fit to carry 10 stone.— A. McKenzie's ch e Torohunga, 1, Lowes and lorns ch g Robin, 2, Chariet Balte's b g Punch, o, J. Nicol's b g PHdco Imperial, h.c; Best ladies hack, in regular use as such at least thret months prior to date of Show, .to be rjddeu by a lady.—A. McKenziels ch j Torohunga, 1; J. Niool's b g Prince Ira perial, 2 ; G. Heron's b Topthorn, c Rev. J. M'Kenna's blk h Pakekak* h.o Pair buggy ponies over 13 hands, anc nut more than 14 hands.—F. Grab's Jeai and Zoe, 1; E. Feist's Stella and Tommy, 2. Single buggy horse, to be shown in buggy.—H. Williams' blk h Blackwood, 1; Lowes and lorns ch g Robin, 2 ; J. Yates' blk h Rocket, c ; V. and W. Wardell, b g Ellesmere, h.c. Single harness horse, to be shown in dog cart.— H. Williams' blk h Blackwood, i ; Di HoskiocsbgDen, 2 ; W. H. Beetfcnm'e Fleur do Lys, h.c. Dry brood mare, 4 years and upwards.—J. Macara, \. Hack mare, in foal or foal at foot.'—J. Macara I'. Best inare for breeding weight carry ing hacks, in foal or with foal at foot.— A.. Walker, b m Brownie, 1 ; J. Renalt'i Dolly, 2 ; T. L. Thompson and Co'« bay mare, h.o. Filly foaled sluce Aurusl Ist, 1889.—A. \N. Cave's filly, 1; Jnraei Macara's Paiteko, 2. Filly foaled sine* August 1, 1890. Walter Perry's darl

bay filly, 1; F. Gray's filly May, 2; Percy Bros.' filly by Master Agnes, h.o. Gelding foaled since August let, 1888.— A. W. Care's bg by Pisoatorious, 1; do gg 2. Gelding foaled since August lit, 1889. F. Gray's Administer, 1; Donald MoKenzie's gby Pisoatorious, 2. Gelding foaled since August 1, 1890 T. P. Lett's db g Stone Court, 1. Special.— John Mcßae's, f'>r tho best yearling by Administrator.—F. Graves ch filly Mary, 1. Special.—John Moziao's for best 2 year old by Administrator.—F. Gray's bay g Administer, 1. HUNTKRS' COMPETITION. T. Thompson*!) Karatea 1, H. Yeiinell'B 2, Jimmie Taipo's 3. Fourteen entries. ■ ; hioh jump for horses. Seven ontriea. T. Thompson's Ear*,* tea and H. Welch's horse divided. ponv jumping Pike 1, Drummond 2. TILTING AT THE EINO. R. Campbell 1, 0. Perry 2, W. M'Konzie 3. CATTLE. Stewards—C Bmnist-jrandW.lorug. Judge-Mr D. Fraser (Rangitikei). PUREBRED BHORTejfolf. Bull calved prior to July 1, 1888.— Cave's r b Tuki, Ist and F. Gray's laiwhanga, 2; b Wealth, 3- Bull calved since Wy 1, 1990. F. Gray's rw b Taiwhanga, 1. Cow, any age, in calf or with calf at foot. —Vallance'e rn o Helen Astridge, 1; F. Gray's rwo Cauary, 2; Thompson and Co.'s cow Lady Owynne, h.o. Heifer calved since July 1, 1889.—Moody's h Lady, 1 ; Thompson and Co.'s rn h 2. Heifer calved since July 1, 1890. C. Vallances roan heifer, 1. , Grade shorthorn. Bull calved since July 1, 1889. Far* quhar Gray's Red Prince 1. Bull culved since July 1, 1890.—Wm. MoKenzie's bull, 1; Farquhar Gray's r and w b Cinvas, 2, and b Red Rover, h.o. Omr, any age, in calf or with calf at foot.— 0, F. Vallance's rn c. Benibi, 1; G. W. Mace's cow, 2; Alfred Moody's cow Maud, h.c. Heifer calved since July 1, 1888.—Alfred Moody's h Beatrice, 1; William lorns rn h, 2; Hood and Walker's heifer, h.c. Heifer calved since July 1,1889. Farquhar Gray s h Bess, 1; Alfred Moody's h Bell, 2j Wm lorns heifer, hc. Heifer calved since July 1, 1890—Alfred Moody's Romp, 1. Heifers calved since July 1,1589. Farquhar Gray's 2 heifers Agnes and Canary Bird, 1. PUREBRED HEREFORD. Bull calved prior to July 1 1888— John Raynor's rd b Prince of Cow, any age, in calf or with calf at foot —George Wheeler's Blanche, 1, Heifer calved since July 1, 1889.—George Wheeler's h Gwendoline,. 1. PUREBRED AYRSHIRE. Bull calved prior to July 1, 1888.— T. Oompton's Prince Arthur, 1. Bull calyed since July 1 1888 John Heßdey's Hawarden, 2. Heifer calved since July 1, 1888.—John Hessey'a heifer 1. Heifer calved since July 1. 1890-A Walker's, 1. J POLLED AN»US. Heifer calyed since July 1,1889.—A. Walker's heifer, 1. Heifer calved since July 1, 1890.- A. Walker's heifer, 1. JERSEY or ALDKRNEY. Bull, any age.—.Tames H. Taplin'a bull Black Satin, 1; Dr W. H. H(Mking's bull Medioo, 2 ; Wm L. Falkner'e bull h.c. ANY BREED. Bury cow in mtlk, date ofoalvingto be given.—Ohas Wagland's o Roany, 1; Mrs T Tankertfoy's rd o Ettie, 2., . FAT CATTLE. Bullocks, any age.—A. W. Cave's 2 bullocks, 1 j W Perry's do, 2 j O W Mace do, h.c. Cows or Heifers, any age.—Cave's two 1 and, h. 0,; Mace 2. Bullock, any age.— Cave 1 and special; Perry 2. Cow or heifer any age.— Lowes and lorns cow, 1; Perry's cow, 2; Cave? cow h.c. Bullock 3 years and under.—Mace 1. Best fat bullook in yard.—Cave, special. Best fat heifer.— Cave, special.

SHEEP. LINOOLNS IN THE WOOL.-£ Stewards:—Messrs E. Chamborlain and A. Peraton. Judges—Messrs Watt and Lees (Wanganui.) Two rams under 18 months—Perry Eros 1, John Rayner 2, James Macara h.c One ram under 18 moitfhs—Johu Rayper 1, James Macaw 2, Perry Bros he. Two rama over 18 months—Percy Brosl. One ram oyer 18 monthsJohn Rayner 1 and h.c, Perry Bros Jumbo 2. Two ewes under 18 monthsPerry Bros 1 and 2, John Rayner h.o. One ewe under 18 montha-hPerry Bros 1, 2 and h.c. Two ewes over 18 months —John Rayner 1, Perry BWs 2; One ewe ovor 18 months—Perry Brosl; John Raynor 2 ; Alex Walker h.o. Two ewes with Lincoln lambs at foot—John Rayner 1; Perry Bros2 ; James Macara h.c. One ewe with Lincolu lamb. at foot—Johu Rayner 1 ; Perry Bros' 2 ; Williams and Beetham h.o.

BORDER LEICESTER IN THE WOOI.. One ram under 18 months—John Hessey 1. One ewe over 18 monthsJohn Hessey 1. One ram under 18 months—John Hessey 1. One ewe over 18 months—John Hessey land 2. One ewe with lamb at foot—John Hessey 1 HOMMEY MARSH IN THE WOOI.

Judges —Messrs Bryant and . Cobb (Maria watu). Two rams under 18 months—Farquhar Urayl,2,andh.o. Ouefamunder 18 months—AloxMoKenziel. WB Alien 2, Farquhar Gray h.c. Two rams oyer 18 months—Farquhar Gray 1. One ram ovor 18 months—Farquhar (Jray 1 and 2; W. B. Allen h.c. Two ewes under 18 months—Farquhar Gray 1, 2, and h.c. One ewe under 18 months—W. B. Allen 1 ; Farquhar Gray 2 and h.o. Two ewes over 18 months—Farquhar Gray 1 and h.c. ;W. B. Allen 2. One ewe over 18 months -W. B. Allen 1, 2, and h.o. Two ewes with Rosaney Marsh lamb at foot—W. B. Allen 1 and 2; Farquhar Gray h.o. One ewe with Romney Marsh lamb at foot—W. B. Allen 1, 2, and h.p.

80UTHD0WHS. One rain under 18 raorths, Care's 1 J One ewe under 18 months, Ca.ve'i 1 ; One ewe over }8 months, Cave's J, SHROPSHIRE DOWNS, One rain over 18 mouths, A RKen* zie's 1 and 2 ; One owe under 18 moaUbi. Williams and 3eethnm I and 2 J «&& with lamb at foot, Williams andHsTp thana's I and 2. One ram oyer 18 months Williams and Beetham'e, land 2. COTBWOLDB. One ram under 18 months, Hood and Walker's 1; One ram over 18 months.' Walker's 1 and 2, Hood and Walker's h.c; One ewe under 18 months, Ho.od and Walker's 1, 2 and h.c; One ewe over 18 months, Walker's 1 ■ flood and at foot, Hood and Walker lj Sandh.o. FAT BHKEP, SHORN. Five fut wethers, longwool and longwool cross, under 18 months. Perry Bros 1, Walker's 5 ; Five fat wethers, do do, under 3 months, Walker's 1 and h.o, McKeizie's 2 ; Five fat ewes, longwool or longwool crosx, Perry Bros 1 arid li.o, Walker s 2 j Five fat lambs, do do, Walker's 1, Allen's '-;, ' ! SHEEP FOB FREEZING PURPOSES. Fivo wethers. Downs or Downs cross, under 18 mouths, Perry Bros l,*w. McKenzie 2 ; Five fat ewes, Downs or Downs cross, Williams and Beetham 1, McKenzie's 2 j Five fat lambs, do d->, Walker's 1.2 anah c; Fjye fat !>sheep, my breed, M'Eenzie's 1, Walker's 2; Five fat lambs, any breed, Walker's 1 j Five wethers, any breed, under 18 Months, Walker* 1,1! L Thorapsqn and 3o's-2 ; Five wethers, any' bree I *}, un'det: L 8 months. Perry Bros 1 Walker's 2. Hood and Walker h.c; Five fat oweo, my age, Williams and Beetham 2, Perry Bros 2, W B Allen h p. 1)0(18, Stewards: Messn F. E. Chalmers and R. J. Daag. Best looking sheep dog—C. Gardner's 31vn 1, T. L. Thompson s Vice 2; Best looking cattle dog—C. Gardner's Toss 1, P, F. Vallance's Bpeed 2,

PIGS, Stewards: Messrs John Blatchford and Eobert Campbell. Judges: Messrs R. Cobb and Bryint (Manawatu). Boar, long-haired Berkshire, over 12 months—Robert McLellan's 1 ; Sow, long-haired Berkshire, oyor 12 months, Walter Perry's 1; Boar, smooth-haired Berkshire, under 12 months—Robert McLellan 1 and 2 ; Sow, smooth-haired Berkshire*»bver 12 mouths—Robert McLellan 1; Sow, smooth-haired Berkshire,onderl2 months- Robert McLellan 1 and 2; Boar, Yorkshire, over 12 rr.onths-A. A. Elkins; Sow Yorkshire, over 12 months' A. A. Klkins 1; Best sow with litcer, any breed—Walter Perry 1, A. A. Elkins 2 ; Best fat pig in the yard—Walter Perry 1; Boar, Chinese, under 12 months, Alex Walker 1: Sow, Chinese, over 12 months, Alex Walker 1; Sow, Chinese, under 12 months, Alex Walter. 1 VEHICLES.

Judge—Mr Young (Wellington). Stewards—Messrs James Macara and John Macßae. Best farm cart.—Masterton Blacksmith and Wheelwright Manufacturing Company, 1- Single ae-ted buggy— ThomaaWagz and Co's, 1; Masterton B. and W. Company's. 2. Double seated flßtey—James Muir, 1; Thomas Wagg eHSCo's Abbott's combination, 2._ Dug cart— Mastexton B. and W. Co's 1. Rustic Jcart—Masferton B. and W.£ o's. 0 's. A - Spring cart—Masterton. B. and W. Co s 1 and '£. Heavy waggon J. Harding's, 1. Best collection wheel vehicles—Masterton B. and W. Co's 1. Best collection saddlery and harness—James Elliott. 1; Townvsnd and Cowper,2. Section extra. —T. Wagfr and Co's Commercial Stanhope Gig. 1; Daniel Cameron's Albert Phaeton, 1 ana 2. IMPLEMENTS.

Best straining gear, practical te&t required—Edward Welch, made by Geo Dixon, 1 ; Donald Donald's, 1. Permanent wire strainer—Donald Df na!d's, 1. Cream separator—Watson and Laidlaw's, Glasgow. 40 gallons per hour, exhibited by Masterton B. and W. Co, Wilkins and Field agents, 1. Wool press—James Muir's Zealandia, made by exhibitor, 1. PRODUCE. Judge3—Messrs Harvey and Boys. Stewards—Messrs. Walter Perry and F. Shaw." > Salt butter in kegs, not less than 601bs —Robert Allen's 1. Butter prepared for export in tins, jars, kegs or other vessels notleßs than 251b—R F Temple's 1 ; Best table butter not less than 31b--Mrs David Donald 1 ; Mrs T TankersW 2 ; Robert Allen hc. Ham—Hugh Campbell 1 and 2. Flitch of Bacon— Hugh Campbell's 1. , SHOEING. Judges—Messrs A. Young and Ivor James. "Stewards —Messrs William Perry and T. E. Chamberlain. Best shod draught horse— Alex fc raser 1; H.'O'Leary 2. Light horse shoeing— Edward Welch 1; B. Crawford 2. IO& COMPETITION, LOG OVEE 2FT. Hey strap and Stevenson lmin lOsecs 1; Wyeth and Sykes lmin 12£secs 2. HEWING. Keystrup Bmin saecs, 1 ; Stevenson lOmin 30£sec8,2.